Macro Desk / Quote Card

Gold, the dollar, and interest rates

Three scenarios, one relationship

Rate hike
Dollar up, gold down

"In rate hike case, good news for dollar, bad for gold!"

Rate cut
Gold shines, dollar loses

"In rate cut case, gold becomes more attractive; dollar loses — gold shines!"

No hike, no cut
Steady market, still gold-favouring

"If no rate hikes or cuts, the market is steady — and still in favour of gold."