Gold Prices Steady Amid Middle East Tensions
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September 8, 2026
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Gold prices remain steady near US$4,400 per ounce as traders weigh Middle East tensions against US monetary policy. Renewed US-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz have heightened inflationary concerns. Investors are betting on gold as a portfolio hedge despite potential interest rate hikes.
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