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Gold Nears $4,400 as Traders Weigh Hormuz Standoff, Inflation

Bloomberg Markets·August 9, 2026·1 min read

Gold rose to nearly $4,400 an ounce as traders assessed the latest development around the Strait of Hormuz while awaiting the release of a key US inflation report later this week. The precious metal's price movement reflects geopolitical tensions and economic data anticipation, with market participants closely watching for the inflation figures.

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