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CommoditiesMedium•28 September 2026•
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Gold Prices Drop Over 3% as Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Inflation Fears

Key Facts

1Gold prices fell over 3%, reaching their lowest levels in nearly two months.
2President Trump's rejection of Iran's proposal to ease tensions lifted oil prices and fueled inflation fears.
3Expectations for a more aggressive Federal Reserve stance on interest rates have increased.

Gold prices fell over 3%, reaching their lowest levels in nearly two months and marking the sharpest daily decline since August 28. ActionForex reported that the slump followed President Donald Trump's rejection of an Iranian proposal to ease regional tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a move that immediately lifted oil prices and intensified global inflation concerns.

The geopolitical escalation has increased expectations for a more aggressive Federal Reserve stance on interest rates to combat energy-driven inflation. Technical analysis shows gold broke through pivotal support zones, signaling a continuation of the broader downtrend from the August 25, 2026 peak of $4,697, with bears now targeting psychological support levels near $4,000.