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Gold heads for worst quarter in more than a decade as retail frenzy fades

Expectations of higher interest rates fuelled by Iran war help end bullion’s record rally

Gold heads for worst quarter in more than a decade as retail frenzy fades

TL;DR

  • Gold is set for its worst quarter in over a decade.
  • The record rally in gold prices is ending.
  • Expectations of higher interest rates are influencing the market.
  • The war in Iran is contributing to these interest rate expectations.
  • Retail buying frenzy for gold has subsided.