Gold, silver extend slide on high-rate outlook; industrial metals hit by growth fears

Precious metals fell for a second consecutive month as expectations of sustained high interest rates push investors toward risk-free cash returns. Industrial precious metals dropped more sharply on a negative outlook driven by fears of a global growth slowdown. The decline signals persistent pressure on metals amid a hawkish rate environment and weak growth sentiment.

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