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Economics3h 39m ago

Investors are cutting back on gold and silver holdings due to concerns about interest rates and the strengthening dollar, amidst rising crude oil prices and inflationary expectations.

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Who
Anindya Banerjee, Ajit Mishra, Naveen Mathur, investors, analysts
What
Investors are cutting back on gold and silver holdings due to concerns about interest rates and the strengthening dollar, amidst rising crude oil prices and inflationary expectations.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:44:00 GMT · 3h 39m ago
Where
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Why
A rebound in crude oil prices and inflationary expectations have reduced the likelihood of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, making non-yielding assets like gold and silver less attractive.
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How this affects you

The decreased attractiveness of gold and silver due to rising interest rates and a stronger dollar is leading to a bearish near-term outlook for these precious metals, with significant outflows from gold and silver ETFs already recorded.

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  1. Economics1h 34m ago
    Gold prices fell in the international market and were on track for a weekly loss, weighed down by concerns around inflation and potential US Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.
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  2. Economics2h 35m ago
    Both gold and silver have slipped below important technical levels as rising crude oil prices and renewed inflation concerns have reduced expectations of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve.
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  3. Currently Reading3h 39m ago
    Investors are cutting back on gold and silver holdings due to concerns about interest rates and the strengthening dollar, amidst rising crude oil prices and inflationary expectations.
  4. Economics3h 39m ago
    Investors in gold and silver are reducing their exposure, leading to outflows from exchange-traded funds and a bearish outlook for precious metals.
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