WORLD CAPITALS, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — Gold ​prices fell on Friday and were poised for a weekly loss amid rising inflation and interest rate-hike fears.

    Spot gold was down 0.7 percent at $4,442.94 per ounce, as of 0402 GMT. ​It has fallen about 2 percent for the week so far.

    The US gold futures ​for August delivery fell 0.8 percent to $4,469.10.

    Spot silver ​fell 1.6 percent to $72.66 per ounce, platinum dropped 1.1 percent to $1,879.42, and palladium slid 1.6 percent to $1,299.23. All metals were ​headed for a weekly loss.

    Source: Emirates News Agency