Gold drops to 2-week low as oil surge drives inflation, rate-hike fears

Gold prices declined to a two-week low on Tuesday. Oil prices surged due to the U.S.-Iran conflict in the Gulf. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller’s hawkish remarks fueled interest rate hike bets. Investors await U.S. CPI data for inflation and Fed policy clues. European Union sanctions targeted Sudan’s gold trade financing conflict.