Gold futures fell 1.10% to $3,980.80/oz, testing the $4,000 level and heading for a nearly 4% weekly loss, as rising oil prices fueled inflation and rate-hike concerns.
Bloomberg10/23, 09:29 PM
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Oil-driven inflation fears raise rate-hike odds, pressuring non-yielding gold
USD
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Higher rate-hike expectations tend to support the dollar
US10Y
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DaysMedium confidence
Rate-hike expectations tend to lift Treasury yields
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If oil prices ease or inflation data surprises lower, rate-hike pressure could fade and support gold.
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