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Gold Swings as Traders Assess Fed Rate Path Amid Mideast Worries

Bloomberg Markets·October 21, 2026·1 min read

Gold fluctuated as traders weighed the Federal Reserve's interest-rate path amid potential renewed hostilities in the Middle East. The precious metal saw swings as investors assessed geopolitical risks and monetary policy expectations. Market participants remained cautious, with gold prices reacting to the evolving situation.

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