Inflation data 'seems to be what gold's really tracking most closely at the moment': Cooper
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Suki Cooper, global head of commodities research at Standard Chartered Plc, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss gold as traders prepare for Fed decision.
Directly affected
- No company is named in this report.
Indirectly affected
- GLD SPDR Gold Shares-3.3% 30d
SPDR Gold Shares: it follows gold or gold miners. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story.
- GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF-13.9% 30d
VanEck Gold Miners ETF: it follows gold or gold miners. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story.
- TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF-0.5% 30d
iShares TIPS Bond ETF: it is a common hedge when prices rise. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story.
- TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF-1.8% 30d
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF: Treasury bond prices move with interest-rate expectations. Linked by “fed” (US interest rates) in this story.
- NEM Newmont-11.2% 30d
Newmont (gold and silver ores): gold miners' profits move with the gold price. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story.
- AEM Agnico Eagle Mines-10.7% 30d
Agnico Eagle Mines (gold and silver ores): gold miners' profits move with the gold price. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story.
- WPM Wheaton Precious Metals-18.4% 30d
Wheaton Precious Metals (gold and silver ores): gold miners' profits move with the gold price. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story.
- GOLD Gold.com-16.0% 30d
Gold.com (jewelry, watches, precious stones and metals): gold miners' profits move with the gold price. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story.
Price reaction, T-5 to T+3
| Ticker | T-5 | T-3 | T-1 | T0 | T+1 | T+2 | T+3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLDNo price data for this ticker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GDX | +6.31% | +0.89% | base | +2.60% | after close | after close | after close |
| TIPNo price data for this ticker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TLT | -1.92% | +0.06% | base | -0.06% | after close | after close | after close |
| NEMNo price data for this ticker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| AEM | +5.96% | +0.20% | base | +2.83% | after close | after close | after close |
| WPMNo price data for this ticker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| GOLDNo price data for this ticker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Closing-price change versus T-1, the last close before the story. T0 to T+3 fill in after each market close. Prices: Alpaca IEX.
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Inflation data 'seems to be what gold's really tracking most closely at the moment': Cooper BNN Bloomberg
Source: BNN Bloomberg
The price since 27 Oct 2026: Spdr Gold Trust (GLD) versus the S&P 500
| Company | When | Move | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) | that day | +2.83% | final price |
| Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) | three days earlier | +0.20% | final price |
| Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) | five days earlier | +5.96% | final price |
| Vaneck Etf Trust (GDX) | that day | +2.60% | final price |
| Vaneck Etf Trust (GDX) | three days earlier | +0.89% | final price |
| Vaneck Etf Trust (GDX) | five days earlier | +6.31% | final price |
| TLT | that day | -0.06% | final price |
| TLT | three days earlier | +0.06% | final price |
| TLT | five days earlier | -1.92% | final price |
Trades by members of Congress and officials in the stocks in this story
- Donald J Trump, an executive branch official, bought Newmont (NEM), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 24 Aug 2026. That is 64 days before publication. Filed 8 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Gilbert Cisneros bought Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 26 Aug 2026. That is 62 days before publication. Filed 10 Sep 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Jonathan Jackson sold Walmart (WMT) (jointly held), worth $50,001 - $100,000 on 28 Sep 2026. That is 29 days before publication. Filed 19 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna bought Walmart (WMT) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 25 Sep 2026. That is 32 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna sold Walmart (WMT) (held by a dependent child), worth $15,001 - $50,000 on 11 Sep 2026. That is 46 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna bought Costco Wholesale (COST) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 25 Sep 2026. That is 32 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Richard W. Allen sold Costco Wholesale (COST) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 18 Sep 2026. That is 39 days before publication. Filed 14 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna bought Costco Wholesale (COST) (held by a dependent child), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 11 Sep 2026. That is 46 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. David J. Taylor sold Procter & Gamble (PG), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 12 Oct 2026. That is 15 days before publication. Filed 15 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna bought Procter & Gamble (PG) (held by a spouse), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 25 Sep 2026. That is 32 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
- Rep. Rohit Khanna bought Procter & Gamble (PG) (held by a dependent child), worth $1,001 - $15,000 on 11 Sep 2026. That is 46 days before publication. Filed 7 Oct 2026. View the filing.
Public disclosure filings, not a recommendation. The filing link is the source document. News use of these reports still sits under 5 U.S.C. § 13107(c).
Who gains and who loses around Spdr Gold Trust (GLD)
Companies mentioned with this story
- GLD Spdr Gold Trust
In “Inflation data 'seems to be what gold's really tracking most closely at the moment': Cooper,” Spdr Gold Trust (GLD) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: SPDR Gold Shares: it follows gold or gold miners. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story
- GDX Vaneck Etf Trust
For “Inflation data 'seems to be what gold's really tracking most closely at the moment': Cooper,” Vaneck Etf Trust (GDX) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: VanEck Gold Miners ETF: it follows gold or gold miners. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story
- TIP Ishares Tr
For “Inflation data 'seems to be what gold's really tracking most closely at the moment': Cooper,” Ishares Tr (TIP) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: iShares TIPS Bond ETF: it is a common hedge when prices rise. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story
- WMT Walmart
Walmart (WMT) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 27 Oct 2026 story “Inflation data 'seems to be what gold's really tracking most closely at the moment': Cooper.” Reason on file: Walmart (variety stores): big consumer-goods sellers feel price rises in costs and shopper demand. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story
- NEM Newmont
Newmont (NEM) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 27 Oct 2026 story “Inflation data 'seems to be what gold's really tracking most closely at the moment': Cooper.” Reason on file: Newmont (gold and silver ores): gold miners' profits move with the gold price. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story
- COST Costco Wholesale
For “Inflation data 'seems to be what gold's really tracking most closely at the moment': Cooper,” Costco Wholesale (COST) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: Costco Wholesale (variety stores): big consumer-goods sellers feel price rises in costs and shopper demand. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story
- PG Procter & Gamble
For “Inflation data 'seems to be what gold's really tracking most closely at the moment': Cooper,” Procter & Gamble (PG) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence. Reason on file: The Procter & Gamble (soap, detergents, cleang preparations, perfumes, cosmetics): big consumer-goods sellers feel price rises in costs and shopper demand. Linked by “inflation” (inflation and prices) in this story
- AEM Agnico Eagle Mines
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) is linked, with no stored direction, medium confidence in the 27 Oct 2026 story “Inflation data 'seems to be what gold's really tracking most closely at the moment': Cooper.” Reason on file: Agnico Eagle Mines (gold and silver ores): gold miners' profits move with the gold price. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story
Spdr Gold Trust (GLD)
“Inflation data 'seems to be what gold's really tracking most closely at the moment': Cooper” (27 Oct 2026) reaches Spdr Gold Trust (GLD) through this story.
For Spdr Gold Trust (GLD), the reason on file says SPDR Gold Shares: it follows gold or gold miners. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story
Vaneck Etf Trust (GDX) is here too. Its reason reads: VanEck Gold Miners ETF: it follows gold or gold miners. Linked by “gold” (gold) in this story
Dates in the story, and the Spdr Gold Trust (GLD) price range
GDX traded between 78.92 and 89.70 across 20 sessions. The latest close on file is 81.02. GLD traded between 373.41 and 400.78 across 20 sessions. The latest close on file is 379.67. TIP traded between 103.77 and 105.67 across 20 sessions. The latest close on file is 105.27.
How strong the case is around Spdr Gold Trust (GLD)
46 out of 100
“Inflation data 'seems to be what gold's really tracking most closely at the moment': Cooper” scores 46 out of 100. The score uses 1 sources, and 8 linked companies.