Gold Slips as Middle East Tensions Lift Oil, Inflation Fears
Gold (XAUUSD) prices declined as renewed conflict in the Middle East strengthened the US Dollar and pushed oil prices higher, raising inflation concerns and expectations that the Fed could keep rates higher for longer.
Gold (XAUUSD) prices remain under pressure, extending losses amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The conflict near the Strait of Hormuz has driven oil prices higher, fueling inflation concerns and strengthening the US Dollar.
Market participants now expect the Federal Reserve to maintain higher interest rates for an extended period, weighing on non-yielding assets like gold. The dollar's rally further dampened demand for the precious metal, as investors priced in a prolonged tight monetary policy stance.
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Source: FXStreet Forex News