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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Gold on track for second weekly loss as rising oil prices drive up rate hike bets

Gold fell on Friday and was headed for its second straight weekly loss, pulled lower by rising oil prices that kept inflation concerns in focus and increased bets for a U.S. interest rate hike.

Spot gold was down 0.6% at $4,515.83 per ounce, by 1:00 p.m. EDT (1700 GMT), after falling 1% earlier ‌in the ⁠session. ⁠It was down 0.4% for the week. U.S. gold futures for June delivery settled 0.4% lower at $4,523.20.

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