Gold prices fell as traders reacted to disruptions in oil supplies from the Middle East, which are expected to influence Federal Reserve rate hikes this year.

US · 2026-09-14

1. Step 1 · The triggerMiddle East oil supply disruptions push oil prices higher.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onHigher oil prices raise US inflation expectations, increasing the likelihood of Fed rate hikes.
3. Step 3 · Reaches youHigher Fed rate expectations pressure gold prices lower and increase financing costs for US SMEs with floating-rate debt.

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Source: LiveMint Markets

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