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Gold Falls as US Jobs Data, Hormuz Clashes Boost Rate-Hike Bets

Bloomberg Markets·September 6, 2026·1 min read

Gold extended its decline as stronger-than-expected US jobs growth and rising Middle East tensions raised prospects for an interest-rate hike as early as next week. The dual pressures weighed on the precious metal, which typically suffers when rate hike expectations strengthen.

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