Gold prices steady amid Middle East tensions and US inflation data anticipation
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August 12, 2026
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Gold prices remained near $4,370 an ounce as traders await US inflation data. Market sentiment is influenced by potential diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Oil price volatility continues to impact Federal Reserve rate hike expectations.
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