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The US Federal Reserve has just raised interest rates. Could the Reserve Bank of Australia be forced to follow? The global interest rate environment has changed again. On 16 September, the US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%–4.00%, as it continues to battle inflation that remains above its…

It’s not just about the gold price. It’s about how much physical metal you actually accumulate.

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September 15, 202667Views 0Likes 0Comments

How FirstGold Can Help You Accumulate More Physical Bullion Over Time

It’s not just about the gold price. It’s about how much physical metal you actually accumulate. When buying gold or silver, most people look at one number: the spot price. But as we explained in our recent article, the spot price is only part of the story. There is the international spot price, the premium…

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August 13, 2026143Views 0Likes 0Comments

Gold Surges to Nine-Week High as Softer US Inflation Shifts Fed Expectations

Gold has staged a powerful recovery, climbing to a nine-week high after softer US inflation data reduced expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve interest-rate hike and renewed investor interest in bullion.

Gold Falls Below US$4,000 as Middle East Escalation and Rate Fears Shake Bullion

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July 14, 2026175Views 0Likes 0Comments

Gold Falls Below US$4,000 as Middle East Escalation and Rate Fears Shake Bullion

Gold prices suffered their sharpest decline in more than two weeks after renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran combined with rising expectations of higher US interest rates, prompting investors to reduce exposure to precious metals.