Gold Prices Drop as Inflation Fears Override US-Iran Talks
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Gold prices fell on Wednesday as growing concerns about inflation outweighed early optimism from progress in negotiations to end the conflict between the United States and Iran. Investors shifted focus from potential diplomatic breakthroughs to rising price pressures, which typically weaken the appeal of the precious metal. The decline marks a reversal from recent gains driven by hopes for a resolution to the war.