Gold fell 0.7% the week of May 17-24, 2026, closing near $4,509 as dollar strength, rising yields, and FOMC minutes pressured prices.

Gold prices dipped for a second week, pressured by escalating oil costs and growing inflation worries. Concerns over potential interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve,…

Gold prices decline as a stronger dollar and rising oil prices increase expectations for Fed rate hikes.