Gold and silver prices fell as Middle East tensions increased, pushing expectations for higher US interest rates.

Middle East

Who

US, Iran

What

When

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:21:11 GMT · 2h 11m ago

Where

Middle East ·

Why

Renewed military actions between the US and Iran increased selling pressure on these precious metals.

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Precious metal prices experienced a decline due to heightened geopolitical tensions and anticipated interest rate hikes.

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