Gold prices have declined for a second consecutive week. Rising oil costs and worries over potential U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate hikes are weighing on the metal's appeal.
The precious metal faced renewed pressure from escalating crude oil prices and broader inflation concerns. A resilient U.S. job market and persistent geopolitical tensions have raised expectations that the Federal Reserve may lift rates further, reducing the attractiveness of non-yielding assets like gold.
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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.
In the ongoing West Asia conflict—now including heightened Iran-US tensions—gold prices were nearly flat on Friday but headed for a 2% weekly loss. Surging oil prices continue to drive inflation fears and expectations of prolonged high interest rates, tempering safe-haven demand.
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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.
Silver and gold prices remain hesitant amid ongoing market confusion but show signs of building support for a potential longer-term uptrend.
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Gold prices in Egypt's local market rose by EGP 175, pushing the 21-karat gram to EGP 7,100, tracking global ounce gains amid US-Iran geopolitical tensions. Saeed Imbabi, executive director of iSagha, attributed the increase mainly to the global ounce rise and the strong US dollar.
Bitcoin has maintained its position around $70,000 despite a sharp rise in oil prices driven by escalating tensions with Iran. U.S. stocks tumbled on concerns over energy costs and private credit issues, while President Trump prioritized stopping Iran over price worries. Later, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement on Russian oil eased some pressures, pushing Bitcoin toward $72,000.
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Asian equities opened higher, tracking gains in US stocks and Treasuries, as investors overlooked geopolitical tensions. Markets displayed cautious optimism despite worries over oil prices and inflation, with the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision pending. Oil prices held near $103 amid expectations of continued volatility until energy stabilizes.