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Gold prices edged higher despite a rebound in oil prices following fresh US strikes on Iran and persistent concerns over inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates. New York gold futures rose 0.2% in early trading. Elevated crude prices have reinforced expectations that central banks may keep borrowing costs higher for longer, with markets now fully pricing in a quarter-point Federal Reserve rate hike by December for the first time. While gold is viewed as an inflation hedge, higher interest rates tend to weigh on the non-yielding metal.

Israeli strikes hit area near Qaraoun Dam in Beqaa Valley; Litani River Authority says dam vital for water, power, irrigation and that attacks risk catastrophic downstream damage; HEZBOLLAH fires drones and rockets at Israeli vehicles and troop concentrations along Lebanon-Israel border in response to Israeli ground advance