Precious metals struggle ahead of first US rate hike

US dollar strength and the prospect of rising US interest rates continued to weigh on precious metals prices this week. In contrast, industrial metals prices were volatile, but generally ended the week a touch stronger on news of further supply cuts. Meanwhile, the prices of US oil and natural gas were boosted by the first winter cold snap.

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