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Gold prices under pressure ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali

2026-10-26 · 1 source · Mint Markets

In short

Gold prices are under pressure before Dhanteras and Diwali. The summary says experts blame higher bond yields, a strong U.S. dollar and changing hopes around the U.S. Fed meeting.

This matters to people planning festive gold purchases and to gold traders. The reporting does not give a price target or say whether the weakness will last.

What the reporting says

Gold rate today is under pressure ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali, according to the publisher-supplied summary. Experts cited higher bond yields, a strong U.S. dollar and changing expectations around the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting as the reasons. The reporting does not give a price level, forecast or buying recommendation from the experts.

Why it matters

Gold prices are being described as under pressure ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali, with higher bond yields, a stronger U.S. dollar and changed expectations around the Federal Reserve meeting cited as the reasons. This may affect festive buyers and gold-market traders. The reporting does not include a specific price move, target or any confirmed policy outcome from the Fed meeting.

Touches: Gold, Markets, Global

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