Gold Hits 2-Month Low as US-Iran Tensions Fuel Inflation Fears
Gold Prices Slide as US-Iran Tensions Boost Dollar
Gold prices fell to a two-month low on Thursday as fresh U.S. attacks on Iran boosted the dollar and pushed oil prices higher, stoking concerns about rising inflation and clouding the interest rate outlook.
Dollar Strength Pressures Gold
Spot gold dropped 1.1% to $4,406.81 per ounce, its lowest since March 27. The dollar rose to a near one-week high, making greenback-priced bullion more expensive for other currency holders.
Geopolitical Risks and Oil Prices
The U.S. military carried out new strikes in Iran targeting a military site. Oil prices rose about 2% in early Asian trade. Elevated crude oil prices can accelerate inflation and keep interest rates higher for longer.
Fed Policy Uncertainty
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said the central bank should hold rates steady for now but is prepared to hike if needed due to tariffs, the Iran war, and AI-related investment pushing prices higher. Investors await U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures data for clues on the Fed's monetary policy path.
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GOLD (US$/OZ)
Gold prices fell to a two-month low due to US-Iran tensions and a stronger dollar. The news directly impacts gold negatively.
Silver prices fell 1.6% in line with gold. The news directly impacts silver negatively.
Platinum prices lost 0.8%. The news has a moderate negative impact on platinum.
Palladium prices slid 1%. The news has a moderate negative impact on palladium.
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