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Gold prices are set for their largest weekly fall in six weeks, despite a Friday rebound, due to renewed clashes between the United States and Iran which have lifted oil prices and stoked inflation concerns.

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Who
United States, Iran, Fed officials
What
Gold prices are set for their largest weekly fall in six weeks, despite a Friday rebound, due to renewed clashes between the United States and Iran which have lifted oil prices and stoked inflation concerns.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:55:00 GMT · 1h 57m ago
Where
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Why
Renewed clashes between the United States and Iran have lifted oil prices, stoking inflation concerns and strengthening expectations for higher interest rates.
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The conflict has increased oil prices, leading to heightened inflation concerns and expectations of further interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. This geopolitical tension is impacting commodity markets and monetary policy outlooks.

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  1. Economics18m ago
    Gold was on track for its biggest weekly loss in six on Friday, as escalating U.S.-Iran clashes lifted oil prices, adding to inflationary pressures and strengthening the case for higher U.S. interest rates.
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    Gold prices are set for their largest weekly fall in six weeks, despite a Friday rebound, due to renewed clashes between the United States and Iran which have lifted oil prices and stoked inflation concerns.

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