Gold Hits Three-Week Low as Dollar Strength Weighs on Prices

Gold prices fell to a three-week low amid dollar strength and geopolitical inflation risks ahead of US employment data.

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Gold spot prices fell 0.6% to $4,302.2 per ounce by 10:07 GMT, marking the lowest level since August 7. ^[1] Gold prices fell to a three-week low on Wednesday, pressured by the strength of the US dollar and increased inflation risks stemming from escalating attacks between the United States and Iran. ^[2] Nikos Tzabouras of Tradu.com, owned by Jefferies, stated that persistent geopolitical uncertainty is pushing oil prices higher, which maintains inflationary risks and pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. ^[3] The US dollar reached a two-week high as investors sought refuge from the energy crisis, making gold more expensive for foreign buyers. ^[4] US gold futures with December delivery dropped 1.1% to $4,349.8 per ounce. ^[5] US futures with December delivery fell 1.1% to $4,349.80 per ounce. ^[6]

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Gold spot prices fell 0.6% to $4,302.2 per ounce by 10:07 GMT, marking the lowest level since August 7. · El Economista

Gold prices fell to a three-week low on Wednesday, pressured by the strength of the US dollar and increased inflation risks stemming from escalating attacks between the United States and Iran. · Finanzas Digital

Nikos Tzabouras of Tradu.com, owned by Jefferies, stated that persistent geopolitical uncertainty is pushing oil prices higher, which maintains inflationary risks and pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. · El Economista

The US dollar reached a two-week high as investors sought refuge from the energy crisis, making gold more expensive for foreign buyers. · El Economista

US gold futures with December delivery dropped 1.1% to $4,349.8 per ounce. · El Economista

US futures with December delivery fell 1.1% to $4,349.80 per ounce. · Finanzas Digital

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