Gold Heads for Second Weekly Loss as Oil Rises and Rate Hike Bets Grow
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- Gold prices slipped and were on track for a second straight weekly loss on May 22, 2026, pressured by rising oil prices that heightened inflation concerns and increased expectations for U.S.
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Gold prices are falling this week because higher oil costs are raising worries about inflation. This is leading investors to expect higher interest rates, which often makes gold less attractive.
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