Oil prices dropped over 2% on Friday, driven by concerns about weakening demand from China and the potential for slower interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve. China’s factory output slowed, and its demand for oil decreased, while U.S. economic data was stronger than anticipated, potentially influencing the Fed’s decision on rate cuts.
Fed tightening bets weigh on gold prices
Gold prices have taken a hit, influenced by rising oil rates that have sparked inflation fears and suggested further interest rate hikes may be on