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Gold prices fall as Strait of Hormuz standoff fuels inflation fears
Gold prices experienced a significant decline, falling below the $4,200 threshold and reaching a seven-week low. This sell-off was driven by rising oil prices and increased expectations for further interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East contributed to the market volatility after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The impasse has kept energy costs elevated, fueling inflation concerns. Consequently, traders are pricing in a 66 to 68 percent probability of another U.S. interest rate hike in October.
While rising oil prices typically drive safe-haven demand for gold, the current economic environment—characterized by higher Treasury yields and the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets—has placed downward pressure on the precious metal. Silver also saw notable declines during the same period.
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Banque Misr · Central Bank of Egypt · Commercial International Bank · Donald Trump · Dubai · Egypt · Egyptian pound · Federal Reserve · Iran · National Bank of Egypt · Strait of Hormuz · US dollar
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- [● 9 SOURCES] Donald Trump rejected a seven-day proposal from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. investinglive.com · economymiddleeast.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.sadanews.ps · fouladnews.ir · +3 more
- [DISPUTED] Gold prices fell more than 2 percent on Monday. economymiddleeast.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg · www.sadanews.ps · b2b-sy.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Central bank purchasing continues to provide a floor for gold prices. investinglive.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Rising yields could keep gold prices under pressure. www.sadanews.ps · b2b-sy.com · www.newsbytesapp.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Long-term United States government bond yields reached their highest levels since 2004.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A record volume of oil moved through the Strait of Hormuz on a recent Saturday night. investinglive.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Traders are pricing in a 68 percent probability of a U.S. interest rate hike in October. economymiddleeast.com · www.businesstimes.com.sg · fouladnews.ir · 360mozambique.com · b2b-sy.com · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brent crude oil has increased by 70 percent so far in 2026. www.businesstimes.com.sg
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Spot gold declined 2.05 percent to $4,197.37 per ounce. economymiddleeast.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Oil prices rose by more than 1 percent following the rejection of the Hormuz proposal. b2b-sy.com · ir.voanews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Traders are pricing in a 66 percent probability of a U.S. interest rate hike in October. economymiddleeast.com · fouladnews.ir · www.sadanews.ps
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gold prices fell by approximately 3 percent, dropping below the $4,200 threshold. 360mozambique.com · www.investingcube.com