Gold prices declined as rising oil prices and disruptions in oil flows from the Middle East increased expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

US · 2026-09-15

1. Step 1 · The triggerOil prices rise and Middle East supply disruptions stoke US inflation risk.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onThe Federal Reserve is expected to hike or hold rates higher for longer to counter inflation.
3. Step 3 · Reaches youUS borrowing costs increase, raising SME financing and input costs, and reducing appetite for non-yielding assets like gold.

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Source: LiveMint Markets

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