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Gold Edges Higher as Traders Weigh Prospects for Fed Rate Hike

Bloomberg Markets·October 7, 2026·1 min read

Gold edged higher after touching a nine-week low on Wednesday, as fresh tensions in the Middle East spurred inflation concerns and raised expectations for at least one more US rate hike this year. The precious metal's rise reflects investor caution amid geopolitical uncertainty and potential monetary policy tightening.

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