Gold is heading for a fourth monthly fall even as US inflation hits a three-year high. Here is why higher rates, not inflation, now drive the gold price.

Gold is heading for a fourth monthly fall even as US inflation hits a three-year high. Here is why higher rates, not inflation, now drive the gold price.

Gold holds near $4,000 after US PCE inflation data meets expectations, reducing September rate-hike odds from 68% to 63%. Bitcoin follows in lockstep.