Gold dips on inflation and rate hike worries
Gold prices declined amid concerns over interest rate hikes and the impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East on inflation, as important U.S. inflation data is awaited later in the week. Spot gold fell by 0.1% to $1,349.44 an ounce, while oil prices rose due to increased regional tensions, which could exert upward pressure on inflation and influence future interest rate hikes expected from the Federal Reserve. Additionally, silver prices decreased, whereas platinum prices increased, as markets brace for decisions regarding monetary policy.
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