# Gold subdued on inflation worries, rate hike expectations — retained record

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FUNDAMENTALS
Spot gold was down 0.1% at $4,349.44 per ounce, as of 0040 GMT. U.S. gold futures for December delivery were down 1% at $4,393.30.
Markets are awaiting U.S. producer price index data due on Thursday, with consumer price index data set to follow on Friday.
The Middle East war intensified with Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen launching strikes on several Saudi cities, further embroiling a U.S. ally in the conflict, while U.S. forces hit multiple Iranian oil tankers and Iran targeted a U.S. base in Jordan.
Brent crude prices jumped for a fourth straight session. Rising crude prices tend to put upward pressure on inflation, as higher energy costs filter through the broader economy.
According to the CME FedWatch Tool, a majority of traders expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates at its upcoming policy meeting.
Although gold is widely regarded as an inflation hedge, elevated rates weigh on the appeal of non-interest-bearing bullion.
Meanwhile, the Bank of England will hold Bank Rate at 3.75% for the rest of the year and through at least mid-2027, according to a Reuters poll of economists who still judge inflation is not strong enough for a majority of policymakers to vote for higher borrowing costs.
Among other metals, spot silver was down 0.1% at $65.84 per ounce, platinum rose 0.6% at $1,824.53 and palladium fell 0.2% to $1,345.83.
DATA/EVENTS (GMT)
0130 China PPI, CPI YY Aug
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