https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-falls-as-energy-prices-rise-higherContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-falls-as-energy-prices-rise-higherhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-falls-as-energy-prices-rise-higher#u156000Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:17:37 +0000Gold prices dropped to multi-month lows, with spot gold falling past $4,047 an ounce amid a broader selloff in precious metals. The decline stems from rising oil prices that have driven up inflation concerns and reinforced expectations for higher-for-longer interest rates from the US Federal Reserve. Escalating Middle East tensions and intensifying strains near Hormuz pushed Brent crude toward $112 a barrel. Silver prices also suffered sharp losses alongside gold, tumbling to their lowest close of the year. Markets are now closely monitoring upcoming central bank policy decisions.Why it matter