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Central banks & policy · Event date: 2026-09-13

A global central-bank week: how Fed, BoJ and BoE expectations could affect gold

The Fed, Bank of Japan and Bank of England are in focus this week. We review expectations reported on September 13 and explain how real yields, the dollar and currency translation can jointly affect gold.

Economy & rates · Event date: 2026-09-12

Saudi pipeline shutdown: how an energy shock could reach the gold market

Saudi Arabia temporarily shut its East-West oil pipeline as a precaution after a drone attack. We separate reported facts from analysis of the possible oil, inflation, rates and safe-haven channels to gold.

Central banks & policy · Event date: 2026-09-12

ECB official says $100 oil could require another hike: what gold watchers should track

Austrian central bank governor Martin Kocher said the ECB might need another rate increase if oil remains near $100 through year-end. It is a conditional individual view, not a committed ECB decision.

Gold prices · Event date: 2026-09-11

Gold futures lose 1.4% for the week despite a steady Friday close

The September 11 New York close illustrates why a quiet session and a weak week can coexist.

Taiwan market · Event date: 2026-09-12

Reading Taiwan’s gold-bar spread: a September 12 dealer example

A dated retail quote shows why a dealer’s selling and buying prices must be read in the correct direction.

Economy & rates · Event date: 2026-09-11

Monthly inflation picked up. Why gold is more than a safe-haven story

An original analysis of the August US CPI release published on September 11: inflation, interest rates, the dollar and the pitfalls of comparing different gold prices.