WIRE — Gold prices were on course for their biggest weekly decline in six weeks as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher, raising inflation concerns and increasing expectations of higher U.S. interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $3,988.20 per ounce on Friday after hitting its lowest level since July 1
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