Oil Rally Sparks Rate Hike Bets Ahead of Fed Meeting
Gold prices declined on Monday as an increase in oil prices raised concerns about inflation, which is expected to lead to a potential interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve at its upcoming policy meeting.
The spot price of gold fell 0.3% to $4,334.31 per ounce by 0330 GMT after experiencing its third consecutive weekly decline on Friday.
US gold futures dropped 0.8% to $4,375.00, following the surge in oil prices that sparked inflation concerns and boosted expectations of a rate hike.