World gold price stood at 1,923 USD/ounce, down slightly by 3 USD/ounce compared to the same hour yesterday morning. Gold prices fluctuated and continued to decline due to the Fed's tougher tone than previously expected. Before this Fed meeting, the precious metals market had priced in a softer stance from the Fed. Both the USD exchange rate and US Treasury bond yields increased after the Fed meeting, also creating additional downward pressure on gold prices.
In the short term, it is estimated that the USD may continue to increase or stabilize at a high level because the Fed is expected to raise interest rates one more time to push up inflation, which is still quite high compared to the target of 2%. Therefore, world gold prices are still under downward pressure. However, demand for gold has recently increased and may increase further in the upcoming peak gold consumption season - year-end in the West and Lunar New Year in some Asian countries, including China.