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مَا الأَخْبَار؟

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Original learner text📈 Economy & BusinessCEFR B2/C1November 3, 2026 5 min read
Real news story · بي بي سي عربي
كيف ينهي الذهب رحلته في 2026؟ وما الذي يقف وراء خسائره الأخيرة؟
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الذَّهَبُ فِي 2026: ضُغُوطُ الدُّولَارِ وَدَعْمُ الْمُشْتَرَيَاتِ

Gold in 2026: Dollar Pressure and Support from Purchases

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  • Dollar strength and higher bond yields are weighing on gold, alongside investment-fund selling.
  • Central-bank purchases may offer support, although some banks have sold reserves and easing regional tensions could reduce safe-haven demand.

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تَفَاقَمَ
ف ق مVerb
worsened; intensified

In the original article: “تفاقم”

تَفَاقَمَ الْخِلَافُ بَيْنَ الْجَارَيْنِ.

The disagreement between the two neighbors worsened.

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