US Fed decides no interest rate hike: Outcome impact on gold prices in India and your investments; experts weigh in - Livemint

AI desk brief

The Fed left rates unchanged at 3.75%–4.0% after a September hike, and the article frames that as mildly negative for gold in the short term because tighter policy supports the dollar and higher bond yields. At the same time, domestic Indian gold prices may be cushioned by rupee weakness, festive/wedding demand, and continued central bank buying; MCX gold was cited at ₹1,43,360.

Interviewed analysts said markets are still pricing another possible hike in December, which would keep pressure on international gold, though geopolitical uncertainty, rising U.S. debt and any oil-led inflation rebound could support a later recovery. For investors, the piece recommends gradual buying rather than large lump-sum purchases, with one adviser suggesting a 5–10% portfolio allocation to gold.