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Gold edged higher in early trading but remains on track for roughly a 14.6% monthly decline—the steepest since Oct 2008—as the U.S.-Iran conflict sustains risk sentiment and a firmer dollar; Goldman Sachs still sees upside over the longer term, forecasting around $5,400/oz by end-2026 amid ongoing central-bank diversification.
Gold prices have fallen about 25% from late January highs, with silver down roughly 50% from its peak, as higher US Treasury yields and a stronger dollar attract liquidity away from non-yielding metals despite ongoing Iran-related energy concerns. The unwinding of leveraged futures/ETF positions, along with rising inflation expectations and higher oil prices, has reduced appetite for gold, while industrial demand provides only partial support for silver.
Gold stayed near $5,000 an ounce on Tuesday (spot about $5,001.36, US futures around $5,005.20) as the Iran war entered its 18th day. Analysts say the flat move reflects a stronger dollar, expectations the Federal Reserve may pause or raise rates, and gold’s already elevated level earlier this year, along with higher oil prices that could heighten inflation and keep dollar assets attractive. Some observers also note gold is behaving more like a speculative asset than a hedge amid the volatility.
Gold traded mostly sideways over the past week despite U.S.–Iran tensions, signaling a softer safe-haven bid as the dollar strengthens and risk appetite returns. Prices briefly topped $5,000 but couldn’t sustain the move, with analysts saying the bull run may be losing steam and gold is acting more like a risk asset than a hedge. For gains to resume, gold would likely need to hold above $5,000 or endure a meaningful pullback with a catalyst; central‑bank buying and dollar dynamics continue to shape the outlook.
Gold jumped about 66% in 2025 as a safe-haven asset, but last Friday’s near-10% dip knocked the rally off course. Despite the volatility, analysts still see upside and view the pullback as a temporary pause, arguing that gold’s history of notable bull runs and pullbacks suggests further gains could be possible.
Gold rose back above $5,000/oz in Asian trading as renewed U.S.–Iran tensions boosted haven demand, with spot gold up about 2.3% to $5,060.28/oz and April futures up 2.9% to $5,078.96/oz. Gains followed reports of U.S. forces shooting down an Iranian drone and Iranian gunboats near a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, even as talks between Tehran and Washington were expected later this week. Analysts say the rally is supported by haven demand, physical buying, and central-bank purchases, keeping gold up about 15% in 2026. Silver rose ~2.8% to around $87.50/oz and platinum ~3% to about $2,286/oz, with OCBC noting the strength could persist and projecting further targets for year-end; some profit-taking after a prior run toward record highs was also noted.
Gold prices surged to record levels amid geopolitical tensions and tariff threats, with central banks buying and investors flocking to the metal as a safe haven; silver also rose. A later dip was sparked by expectations over US policy makers, but overall gold remains well above year-ago levels due to ongoing global uncertainty.
Gold has surged about 17% this year, climbing past $5,000 per ounce as political headlines—especially Donald Trump's threats against America's European allies—boost demand for the safe-haven metal.
Gold surged to a new record above $5,100 an ounce as geopolitical tensions boosted safe-haven demand, with spot gold around $5,090 and briefly peaking at $5,110 while futures hovered near $5,086; a softer dollar and robust central-bank buying supported the rally, and silver rose above $100 an ounce.
Gold rose above $5,000 an ounce to a record as investors sought a safe haven amid rising geopolitical tensions, with silver also hitting $100 per ounce; a weaker dollar and expectations of steady Federal Reserve policy helped sustain the rally.
Gold climbed to a record above $5,000 an ounce as investors sought a safe-haven amid geopolitical tensions and expectations for looser U.S. policy, with spot at $5,024.95 and February futures at $5,024.60. The rally is supported by sustained central-bank purchases, continued Chinese gold buying and strong ETF inflows, with analysts forecasting further upside toward $5,500 this year and potential highs around $6,400, though pullbacks are expected to be brief. Ongoing frictions such as US–NATO tensions over Greenland and stalled Ukraine–Russia talks add to the uncertainty fueling the move.
Gold rose above $5,000 an ounce for the first time, extending a roughly 60% rally in 2025 as investors flock to the metal amid geopolitical jitters around Greenland, expectations of Fed rate cuts, and ongoing central-bank purchases.
Gold is rallying toward $5,000 as escalating geopolitical tensions and renewed concerns about Federal Reserve policy boost demand for bullion, reinforcing its status as a safe-haven asset amid inflation worries and potential rate moves.
Gold rose to a fresh record above $4,800 as tariff threats and geopolitical tensions boosted safe-haven demand; momentum from a record 2025 carries into 2026, with LBMA forecasts calling for prices above $5,000 this year and some analysts seeing upside to $7,150 as central-bank diversification and weak real rates persist. Goldman Sachs maintains a bullish view with a year-end around $4,900, while ETF inflows reflect growing private demand for gold.
Gold surged to a fresh all-time high near $4,700/oz as Trump threatened tariffs on several European nations over his Greenland bid, boosting demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold traded around $4,673.30/oz and U.S. futures near $4,677.81/oz, with silver also rising above $94/oz and copper gaining on resilient China data and bets on rate cuts.