# Gold heads for sharpest weekly decline in four months on Fed rate outlook

- Source: Economic Times
- Published: 2026-10-23T02:26:14+00:00
- Category: Business
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Gold prices took a hit on Friday amid strong indicators of US economic growth and climbing oil prices. Spot gold prices sank to their lowest since August, and US gold futures mirrored the drop. Positive employment figures showed a decrease in unemployment claims, hinting at stronger job growth in October.

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