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Economics1h 38m 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 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.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:34:10 GMT · 1h 38m ago
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Why
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 experiencing their largest weekly decline in six weeks. This trend is driven by rising oil prices due to U.S.-Iran tensions, which are increasing inflation concerns and supporting the argument for increased U.S. interest rates.

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  1. Economics1h 6m ago
    Gold prices declined Rs 3,000 per 10 gram and silver prices plunged Rs 7,000 per kg this week.
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  2. Economics1h 38m ago
    Gold was on track for its biggest weekly loss in six on Friday.
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  3. Economics1h 38m ago
    Gold prices were on track for their biggest weekly loss in six.
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  4. Currently Reading1h 38m 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.
  5. Economics3h 17m ago
    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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