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Gold Steadies Near $4,000 as Inflation Keeps Rate-Hike Bets Firm

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What the sources say, in brief

According to Bloomberg Markets, gold steadied near $4,000 an ounce and was on track for a second monthly loss. Energy-led inflation raised the prospects for a US interest rate increase before year-end, the outlet reported. Only one source was supplied for this story, so no other outlet's figures or outcomes can be compared. The story is not marked as developing.

Key points

  • Bloomberg Markets reported gold steadied near $4,000 an ounce.
  • Bloomberg Markets said gold was on track for a second monthly loss.
  • Bloomberg Markets said energy-led inflation raised prospects for a US rate increase before year-end.

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Gold Steadies Near $4,000 as Inflation Keeps Rate-Hike Bets Firm. According to Bloomberg Markets, gold steadied near $4,000 an ounce and was on track for a second monthly loss. Energy-led inflation raised the prospects for a US interest rate increase before year-end, the outlet reported. Only one source was supplied for this story, so no other outlet's figures or outcomes can be compared. The story is not marked as developing. Covered by 1 publications. Bloomberg Markets: Gold Steadies Near $4,000 as Inflation Keeps Rate-Hike Bets Firm.

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  1. Bloomberg Markets United States Gold Steadies Near $4,000 as Inflation Keeps Rate-Hike Bets Firm Gold steadied near $4,000 an ounce, and was on track for a second monthly loss, as energy-led inflation raised the prospects for a US rate increase before year-end. 16 h ago · Tier 1

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