Gold Slips Below $4,100 Amid US-Iran Tensions and Hawkish Fed Signals
On July 13, 2026, gold prices fell to $4,081.43 per troy ounce, down 0.96% from the previous day.
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Gold’s Stalemate at $4,100: Rally Fatigue Meets Geopolitical Paradox
Gold’s price action this week reflects a tug-of-war between macroeconomic forces and geopolitical risks.
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Gold’s Tug of War: Inflation Fears, US-Iran Tensions, and Central Bank Buying Shape July 2026 Outlook
Gold prices slipped slightly to around $4,100 an ounce this week, pressured by surging crude oil and renewed US-Iran conflict that stoked inflation fears and
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Gold Edges Lower Amid Fed Hawkishness and U.S.-Iran Tensions: What Comes Next?
On July 10, 2026, gold prices retreated modestly by 0.14% to $4,117.82 per ounce.
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Gold’s Unexpected Sell-Off Amid Middle East Tensions and Fed Hawkishness: What Comes Next?
On July 8, 2026, gold experienced a notable intraday sell-off, with spot prices falling over 1.5% and futures dropping 2.7%, driven by escalating US-Iran
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Gold Prices Slip Amid Strong Dollar and Fed Watch, But Long-Term Outlook Remains Bullish
On July 7-8, 2026, gold prices softened, with spot gold falling nearly 1% due to a firmer US dollar and higher US Treasury yields.
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Gold Edges Lower as Market Awaits Fed Minutes, Eyes Medium-Term Upside
On July 7, 2026, gold prices retreated marginally from recent highs as traders awaited fresh guidance from the Federal Reserve's June meeting minutes.
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