Gold drops more than 1% as rising Middle East tensions add to rate-hike fears
Gold prices have fallen by more than 1% as geopolitical instability in the Middle East fuels expectations for interest rate hikes.
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Gold and silver prices have declined following renewed US-Iran strikes and an oil shock in the Strait of Hormuz. These developments have led to rising yields and increased bets that interest rates will be raised.
Coverage from Reuters, CNBC, and Bloomberg emphasizes the link between Middle East tensions and rate-hike fears. Kitco reports that the slide in precious metals coincided with the oil shock in Hormuz.
Market attention remains on XAU/USD, which FOREX.com notes has been at support for five weeks with a potential breakout looming.
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Quick answers
How much has the price of gold dropped?
According to Reuters, gold has dropped more than 1%.
What geopolitical events are impacting the market?
Coverage cites renewed US-Iran strikes and an oil shock in the Strait of Hormuz.
Which other metals are affected?
Kitco reports that silver has also slid alongside gold.
Coverage (5)
- Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD Five Weeks at Support—Breakout Looms FOREX.com · 18h ago
- Gold under pressure as Middle East tensions lift rate-hike bets CNBC · 18h ago
- Gold and silver slide as Hormuz oil shock lifts yields KITCO · 18h ago
- Gold Declines as Renewed US-Iran Strikes Raise Rate-Hike Bets Bloomberg.com · 18h ago
- Gold drops more than 1% as rising Middle East tensions add to rate-hike fears Reuters · 18h ago broke it first
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