Zaner Metals

08/28/2026

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh just spoke about raising rates at the Jackson Hole Symposium.

Metals did not like what they heard.

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08/27/2026

We've touched down in Pittsburgh.

We're super excited to be at the American Numismatic Association's World's Fair of Money show. It's always great to connect with dealers, especially with markets at such a pivotal moment.

If you're looking for ways to mitigate your risk in the metals markets, feel free to say hello.

08/26/2026

Gold prices extended losses on Wednesday after U.S. inflation data came largely ‌in line with expectations, increasing bets on a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike next month, while investors also awaited remarks from Chairman Kevin Warsh this week.

"Gold's price action up to ​today's data was just some profit taking ... PCE data came in largely in line ​with expectations, so we're consolidating within yesterday's range at this point," said Peter Grant, vice president and senior metals strategist at Zaner Metals.

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Gold prices extended losses on Wednesday after U.S. inflation data came largely ‌in line with expectations, increasing bets on a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike next month, while investors also awaited remarks from Chairman Kevin Warsh this week.

08/24/2026

Zaner Commentary

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begins the week at fresh 14-week highs as mounting global fiscal concerns, trade tensions, and persistent geopolitical worries spur haven demand. consolidates last week's gains.

08/21/2026

Zaner Commentary

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and reach multi-week highs as fiscal concerns boost haven interest and weakens.

08/19/2026

Zaner Commentary

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surges to 11-week highs as Treasury ramps up buying and tumbles. benefits to a lesser degree.

08/18/2026

Gold prices fell on Tuesday as Treasury yields surged to their highest levels in decades, with rising energy prices on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions further stoking inflation worries and weighing on non-interest-bearing bullion.

"The steepening of the yield curve poses ⁠a headwind for gold, while firmer oil prices are also a factor behind today's weakness," ​said Peter Grant, vice president and senior metals strategist at Zaner Metals.

"Despite the current pullback, ​we remain bullish on gold and see further upside potential, though the market may need to work through a period of consolidation before renewed buying interest emerges."

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/gold-extends-gains-easing-rate-hike-fears-markets-await-fed-minutes-2026-08-18/

08/17/2026

Zaner Commentary

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and start the week on the bid amid fading rate-hike expectations and a weaker .

08/14/2026

Zaner Commentary

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and poised for 2nd straight higher weekly closes as signs of mounting growth risks further erode rate hike expectations.

08/12/2026

is on the bid after July was in line with expectations, further eroding prospects for a rate hike in September. The 10-week high set yesterday at $4,434.85 has been exceeded, favoring additional short-term gains to $4,500.00/$4,507.13.