Gold Holds Near US$4,400 as Oil Surge Strengthens Fed Rate-Hike Case
Gold remained near US$4,400 as rising oil prices and stronger US economic data increased expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike, offsetting safe-haven demand.
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Gold Holds Near US$4,430 as Strong US Jobs Data Revive Rate-Hike Risk
Gold remained near US$4,430 an ounce after a one per cent decline, as stronger US employment data lifted the prospect of a September interest-rate increase.
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