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Why gold loses its shine
When interest rates go up, other investments like savings accounts or bonds offer better returns. Gold, which doesn't pay interest or dividends, becomes less attractive by comparison. This means investors might sell their gold to put money into these higher-yielding options, causing gold's price to fall.
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