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Gold set for weekly loss on inflation, rate hike fears
Gold prices edged lower on Friday and were on track for a weekly loss amid inflation concerns and potential US Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Spot gold was down 0.3% at $4,200.82 per ounce, as of 0101 GMT, and was set for a weekly loss of 2.8%. US gold futures for August delivery rose 2.6% to $4,222.10. Gold fell to an over six-month low on Thursday before closing higher at $4,219.69 as US President Donald Trump called off planned military strikes on Iran and signalled an imminent peace deal. President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States and Iran could sign a peace deal as soon as this ... (full story)