Inflation Fears Send Gold Prices Down Amid Rising Oil
Gold prices dipped on Tuesday as escalating tensions in the Middle East pushed crude oil prices higher and fueled fears of persistent inflation.
The spot price of gold slipped to $4,440.34 per ounce after holding near $4,454.68 earlier in the session.
The surge in energy prices following recent geopolitical military exchanges has reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may maintain a hawkish monetary policy path.