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Gold holds near low as US inflation boosts Fed hike bets

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Gold prices edged higher to $4,039 but remained near a one-week low. Stronger-than-expected US inflation data increased the odds of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December to 100%. Higher interest rates reduce gold's appeal by increasing opportunity costs for non-yielding assets.

What it affects

  • US inflationNegative 0

    US inflation accelerated more than expected.Rolling sentiment Negative -44

  • GoldNeutral 0

    Gold edged higher but near one-week low.Rolling sentiment Neutral +13

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