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Gold Drops Below $4,000 as Yields Rise and Fed-Rate Relief Fades

7/17/2026 · Kitco News

Hormuz tensions continued but were outweighed by higher yields and a stronger dollar, with Brent near $84. Technically bears dominate: gold faces deeper losses toward the $3,930-$3,950 zone while silver risks dropping below $55.21.

Source: Kitco News