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Gold prices dipped as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions fueled oil prices, while anticipated U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate hikes added further pressure.
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Gold prices dipped as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions fueled oil prices, while anticipated U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate hikes added further pressure.
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Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:02:00 GMT · 1h 47m ago
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Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and anticipated U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate hikes pressured gold prices.
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Gold prices experienced a decline due to geopolitical tensions and anticipated monetary policy tightening. Indian gold demand saw a premium emerge, contrasting with subdued activity in China.
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2 events in this thread- Economics31m agoGold prices eased as U.S.-Iran strikes pushed oil prices higher and expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate hikes weighed on the non-yielding metal.Open article
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Verified Sources & Citations
- HIGHThe Economic Timeshttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/commodities/news/gold-slips-as-us-iran-tensions-lift-oil-us-rate-hike-bets-weigh/articleshow/132061109.cms
- HIGHRepublic Worldhttps://www.republicworld.com/business/gold-slips-as-fresh-us-iran-strikes-boost-oil-fed-rate-hike-bets-weigh-2026-06-29-130365