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Gold is supposed to be a safe haven when inflation surges. So why isn’t it working that way now?

World Gold brief based on reporting byMarketWatch
Brief

Reported by MarketWatch: “Gold is supposed to be a safe haven when inflation surges. So why isn’t it working that way now?”. Gold settled at $4,187 an ounce on September 30, 2026 — $134.61 per gram, +0.17% on the day.

Why it matters

The development may change short-term gold-price expectations. Confirmation requires comparing the headline with COMEX, the dollar, yields and trading volume.

Transmission channels
  • COMEX price
  • US Dollar Index
  • US 10Y yield
  • volume and momentum
What to watch next
  • price confirmation
  • trading volume
  • cross-asset reaction
Methodology and transparency

This World Gold brief is based on the headline and available metadata. We do not reproduce the publisher's article or add unverified details. The price on the date of the report is our own data: the daily COMEX futures settlement, converted to grams at 31.1035 g per troy ounce.

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