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Gold prices edge lower as rising oil stirs interest rate concerns

Published: 29 Jun 2026 - 11:11 pm | Last Updated: 29 Jun 2026 - 11:13 pm
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QNA

London: Gold prices fell on Monday as a rise in oil prices renewed inflation concerns, bolstering expectations for further interest rate hikes.

Spot gold dropped 1.03 percent to $4,045.95 an ounce, while US gold futures for August delivery also declined.

The precious metal had hit its lowest level in more than seven months last week.

Among other precious metals, spot silver slid 1.21 percent to $58.4467 an ounce, platinum fell 1.88 percent to $1,584, and palladium dipped 0.07 percent to $1,208.28. (