Gold Prices Fall Amid Stronger Dollar and Oil-Driven Inflation Fears
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- Spot gold declined about 0.8-1.4% to near $4,498/oz as renewed Middle East tensions boosted the dollar and oil prices, heightening inflation concerns and supporting higher-for-longer rate expectations.
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Gold prices dropped because a stronger U.S. dollar and rising oil prices are heightening worries about inflation staying high.
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