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Gold prices fell on Thursday as an escalating Middle East conflict fuelled concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve could hike interest rates this year, overshadowing recent optimism over easing inflation.
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U.S. Federal Reserve
What
Gold prices fell on Thursday as an escalating Middle East conflict fuelled concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve could hike interest rates this year, overshadowing recent optimism over easing inflation.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:02:00 GMT · 2h 30m ago
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Why
An escalating Middle East conflict raised concerns about potential interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve, diminishing hopes for easing inflation.
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The decline in gold prices reflects investor concerns about potential interest rate hikes due to geopolitical instability in the Middle East, impacting market sentiment regarding inflation.
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