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Gold futures trade lower in early deals on Monday
May-18-2026
Gold futures traded lower in early deals on Monday, saddled by the strength in dollar and rising bond yield notes. Higher energy costs caused by the crisis in the Middle East is accelerating broader inflation, bolstering projections for restrictive monetary policy and dulled investment appeal of the bullion. The yellow metal for the most active contract had marked 3.16% loss for the week.

Gold futures for June delivery down by $23.40 to 0.51% to $4,538.50 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile. While, spot gold dipped by $7.97 or 0.18% to $ 4,532.11 an ounce.

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