Negative sentiment weighs on precious metal prices

The prices of almost all precious metals fell sharply last month as sentiment towards commodities in general plummeted. A further slump in Chinese equities and unexpectedly weak Chinese PMI numbers added to demand concerns for PGMs. Meanwhile, the prospects of a September rate hike by the Fed prompted a downward correction in gold and silver prices.

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