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Gold climbs as Iran war premium revives Fed hike risk
Gold edges higher by some 0.92% on Friday as the US-Iran conflict boosted energy prices, which ultimately drive inflation higher, increasing expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) might need to raise interest rates.
Gold edges higher by some 0.92% on Friday as the US-Iran conflict boosted energy prices, which ultimately drive inflation higher, increasing expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) might need to raise interest rates.
Gold impact rationale
Rising geopolitical risk strengthens gold's defensive appeal.
- Source: FXStreet news
- 2026-07-17
- geopolitics
Topics: gold news, gold price impact, geopolitics