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Despite the ongoing war in West Asia battering global markets, gold prices in domestic and global markets are down around 27% from their January peak. Even after a nearly 2% rally over the last couple of days, high crude oil prices are fueling inflation fears, curbing safe-haven demand for gold. The US dollar has emerged as the preferred safe asset.

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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.

Geopolitical tensions have escalated following Israel's pre-emptive strike on Iran, driving demand for safe-haven assets. Gold and silver futures are anticipated to experience a gap-up opening on Monday. This development presents upside opportunities for bullion traders.

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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.

Gold experienced an unprecedented year in 2025, with demand surpassing 5,000 tonnes for the first time and prices soaring over 70% to reach $4,000 an ounce. Factors such as geopolitical tensions and investment in safe-haven assets drove this surge. Analysts predict continued strength into 2026 despite recent price dips.

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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.