Gold prices declined on Thursday as U.S. strikes on Iran boosted oil and fueled inflation concerns, impacting interest rate outlooks. Spot gold fell 0.8% to $4,419.60 per ounce. Investors await U.S. PCE data for Federal Reserve policy signals, with officials indicating rates may remain unchanged for now.
Fed’s Jefferson urges patience on rates; Kashkari sees more hikes ahead
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated that he sees no immediate need for further interest rate adjustments. He emphasized that future decisions would depend