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Gold is on track for its largest weekly loss in six weeks, down 3.4%, as intensifying U.S.-Iran clashes drove oil prices up by 12%.

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Gold is on track for its largest weekly loss in six weeks, down 3.4%, as intensifying U.S.-Iran clashes drove oil prices up by 12%.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:51:31 GMT · 2h 6m ago
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Intensifying U.S.-Iran clashes drove oil prices up by 12%, reigniting global inflation worries and strengthening the case for potential Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
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Gold prices have experienced a significant weekly decline, driven by rising oil prices and renewed inflation concerns. This situation increases the likelihood of future interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.

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