Gold eases as investors await clarity on US-Iran tensions

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21 April, 2026, 05:00 pm
Last modified: 21 April, 2026, 05:02 pm

Gold eases as investors await clarity on US-Iran tensions

21 April, 2026, 05:00 pm
Last modified: 21 April, 2026, 05:02 pm

 

Gold prices eased as investors awaited clarity on possible US-Iran talks after rising tensions. A stronger US Dollar added pressure, making gold costlier globally. Prices have fallen about 8% since the conflict escalated, reflecting cautious sentiment and uncertainty across global financial markets amid ongoing geopolitical risks.

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