Gold prices tumbled over 1%, heading for a fourth consecutive monthly drop due to market anticipation of U.S. interest rate hikes to combat inflation.

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Who

Federal Reserve

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When

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:49:00 GMT · 2h 6m ago

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U.S. ·

Why

Market anticipation of U.S. interest rate hikes to combat inflation, coupled with a strengthening dollar.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The decline in gold prices indicates a shift in market focus from geopolitical concerns to macroeconomic policy. Investors are awaiting U.S. employment data to gauge the Federal Reserve's future actions.

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The Economic Times
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/commodities/news/gold-set-for-fourth-monthly-fall-on-bets-of-fed-rate-hikes/articleshow/132081943.cms
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