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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Gold jumps 2% as Fed Governor Waller's comments temper rate hike bets

Gold rose more than 2% on Thursday as traders scaled back ​September rate hike expectations after ​Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he would support ​leaving interest rates unchanged if data continues to show inflation pressures moderating.

Spot gold rose 2.3% to $4,488.54 per ounce by 02:04 p.m. ET(1804 GMT), after touching its highest since August 28 earlier ‌in the ⁠session.

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