Gold Extends Losses on Higher Treasury Yields, Fed Rate Hike Expectations

Gold prices fell 0.7% today after hitting a seven-month low in the previous session:onth low in the previous session, pressured by higher US Treasury yields amid persistent inflation concerns and expectations that the US Federal Reserve will continue raising interest rates. Gold prices were affected as investors anticipated further monetary tightening.

According to Oman News Agency, spot gold slipped 0.7% to $3,979.41 an ounce after falling to $3,942.99 in the previous session, its lowest level since November. US August gold futures declined 1.1% to $3,992.70 an ounce. Gold also posted its steepest quarterly decline since 2013 and recorded a fourth consecutive monthly loss in June.

Among other precious metals, spot silver fell 1.4% to $57.75 an ounce, while platinum eased 0.6% to $1,542.00 after touching its lowest level since November. Palladium was down 0.4% at $1,199.34 an ounce.