Gold Surges Past $4,400 as Market Eyes U.S. Inflation Data
The precious metal climbed to a two‑month peak above $4,400 an ounce, as investors weigh the upcoming U.S. inflation report that could shape the Federal Reserve’s future rate moves.
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The precious metal climbed to a two‑month peak above $4,400 an ounce, as investors weigh the upcoming U.S. inflation report that could shape the Federal Reserve’s future rate moves.
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