Stronger Dollar, Oil Surge Pull Gold Prices to Two-Month Low Amid U.S.-Iran Clashes

Gold hit a two-month low at $4,389 as U.S.-Iran military clashes strengthened the dollar and dampened bullion demand.

Brent crude surged 3.6% toward $97 a barrel, sparking intense fears of a renewed, energy-driven global inflation spiral.

Higher interest rate prospects to combat rising oil prices increased the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding precious metals.

Precious metals faced liquidation as investors rapidly shifted capital into safe-haven dollars, dragging silver down over 2.5%.

Stronger Dollar, Oil Surge Pull Gold Prices to Two-Month Low Amid U.S.-Iran Clashes

Gold hit a two-month low at $4,389 as U.S.-Iran military clashes strengthened the dollar and dampened bullion demand.

Brent crude surged 3.6% toward $97 a barrel, sparking intense fears of a renewed, energy-driven global inflation spiral.

Higher interest rate prospects to combat rising oil prices increased the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding precious metals.

Precious metals faced liquidation as investors rapidly shifted capital into safe-haven dollars, dragging silver down over 2.5%.

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