Gold prices tumbled over 1% on Tuesday, heading for a fourth consecutive monthly drop. Shifting from Middle East concerns, the market now anticipates U.S. interest rate hikes to combat inflation. This outlook, coupled with a strengthening dollar, is weighing heavily on the precious metal. Investors are keenly awaiting upcoming U.S. employment data for further clues on the Federal Reserve’s next move.
Originally published by The Economic Times https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets