Gold prices have climbed for three straight sessions, reaching $4,070 per ounce, as higher crude oil prices traditionally boost inflation-hedging assets. But the rally is being throttled by central banks' hawkish stance: analysts warn that delayed rate cuts in response to oil-driven inflation are capping near-term gains for bullion, breaking the historic playbook.

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