Trading floor in panic amid US-Israel strikes on Iran: stocks fall as gold and oil prices surge on screens.
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US-Israel strikes on Iran: Gold, oil surge as stocks slip

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In the wake of US-Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—detailed in prior coverage of crypto market volatility—gold prices rose 2% while oil surged over 7%, reflecting safe-haven demand amid escalating Middle East tensions.

Gold prices have fallen unexpectedly amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, diverging from their traditional safe-haven role. A strong U.S. dollar, rising Treasury yields, and profit-taking after recent gains are key factors suppressing prices. Analysts note a choppy near-term outlook but constructive long-term prospects.

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Gold prices remained stable as investors weighed economic fallout from the Middle East conflict ahead of a US Federal Reserve decision. Renewed Iranian attacks and the killing of a senior Iranian official have heightened tensions, disrupting oil supplies and driving prices above $100 a barrel.

The price of Antam gold bars rose slightly on Friday morning, reaching Rp 3.045.000 per gram after an increase of Rp 6.000 from the previous day. The buyback price also climbed to Rp 2.824.000 per gram, while UBS and Galeri24 gold prices showed similar modest gains.

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The price of PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (Antam) gold products dropped Rp 45.000 to Rp 3.023.000 per gram on February 25, 2026. Meanwhile, UBS and Galeri24 gold prices rose in the morning. Global gold prices held steady around US$5.146 per ounce.

Precious metals gold and silver reached all-time highs in January 2026 before experiencing sharp volatility and cooling off by nearly 10%. Global and domestic markets saw significant gains last month, but prices are now expected to remain range-bound for weeks. Analysts predict back-and-forth movements within defined zones.

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Pegadaian has confirmed a surge in demand for physical gold, leading to long queues for printing and collection. The company guarantees every transaction is backed 1:1 by physical gold stored securely. Gold bar prices for UBS and Galeri24 rose to Rp2.972.000 and Rp2.958.000 per gram on February 8, 2026.

 

 

 

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