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Gold Extends Drop as Fresh Mideast Tensions Raise Fed Hike Bets

Bloomberg Markets·August 31, 2026·1 min read

Gold fell to the lowest in almost two weeks as fresh hostilities in the Middle East sent oil higher, adding to pressure on the Federal Reserve to lift interest rates. The drop extends a recent decline for the precious metal.

Read at Bloomberg Markets
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