Gold prices fall amid expectations of US rate hikes
Most outlets reported a significant drop in gold prices, with Business Recorder noting a 1.5% decline and Aaj News (English) highlighting a 2.7% fall. Both attributed the decline to rising oil prices and expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes. The framing differed slightly in the magnitude of the price drop and the specific figures cited.
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3 articles · 2 outlets
Tue
Gold lingers near seven-week low ahead of US economic data
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Gold lingers near seven-week low ahead of US economic data
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Gold lingers near seven-week low ahead of US economic data
Gold steadied on Tuesday but hovered at a more than seven-week low on concerns that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates higher for longer, while investors awaited a slew of US economic data. Spot gold was little changed at $4,124.57 per ounce, as of 0140 GMT, after hitting its lowest level since August 5 in the previous session. US gold futures fell 0.3% to $4,156.70. Geopolitical de...
Mon
Gold prices fall amid expectations of US rate hikes
2 outlets
Gold prices fall amid expectations of US rate hikes
Most outlets reported a significant drop in gold prices, attributing the decline to rising oil prices and expectations of further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. While both excerpts highlight the price drop and the same underlying economic factors, the Business Recorder cited a 1.5% decline to $4,223.95 per ounce, and Aaj News (English) reported a 2.7% drop to $4,171.85 per ounce, noting it as an eight-week low.
Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 2 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.
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Gold hits eight-week low at $4,179 as prices fall 2.7%
Gold prices fell more than 2% on Monday as a rise in oil prices heightened inflation concerns and reinforced expectations of further Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes. Spot gold was down 2.7% at $4,171.85 per ounce, as of 0627 GMT, hitting its lowest since early August. US gold futures fell 2.7% to $4,204.30. During the intraday trade, the precious metal fell below $4,200 to a low of $4,179...
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Gold drops more than 1% on US rate-hike bets
Gold prices fell more than 1% on Monday as a rise in oil prices heightened inflation concerns and reinforced expectations of further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Spot gold was down 1.5% at $4,223.95 per ounce, as of 0117 GMT. US gold futures fell 1.5% to $4,257.90. “The high bond yields and high oil price tandem continues to act as a thorn in gold’s side. Oil prices have risen on mi...
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