MCX gold and silver futures slip on August 19 as oil’s rise lifts Fed rate-hike bets
MCX gold and silver eased as higher crude prices tied to stalled US-Iran dynamics reinforced inflation concerns and strengthened expectations for tighter Fed policy. Rising rate-hike odds typically pressure non-yielding precious metals, though a softer dollar index limited downside by improving affordability for non-USD buyers. The setup keeps near-term metals pricing sensitive to energy-driven inflation signals and shifting Fed expectations.
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MCX gold and silver futures edged lower in early trade on August 19 as higher oil prices, amid stalled U.S.-Iran talks, reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike. October gold futures fell 0.03% and September silver futures dropped 0.93%. Brent crude extended gains for a fourth straight session to near $92 a barrel after U.S. President Donald Trump said no negotiations were underway with Iran and disputed Tehran’s claim that the Strait of Hormuz remained closed to shipping.