Gold Set for 12% Monthly Drop as Fed Rate Hike Looms
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Gold futures rose slightly on the day, but prices are still heading for a 12% monthly loss. Traders expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise interest rates this year, which reduces the appeal of gold. Even ongoing geopolitical tensions have not been enough to stop the decline.