Gold Prices Stuck Despite Iran Tensions: Dollar Strength and Fed Policy Dominate

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Gold Prices Stuck Despite Iran Tensions: Dollar Strength and Fed Policy Dominate
Overview

Gold prices are holding steady at ₹157,980 per 10 grams, even as military tensions rise in Iran. This is unusual, as conflict usually boosts gold. Instead, a stronger US dollar and expectations of hawkishness from the Federal Reserve are weighing on the metal. This suggests that monetary policy is currently more important than traditional safe-haven buying, potentially threatening gold's long-term support.

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Gold's Disconnect from Geopolitics

Gold prices show little reaction to escalating tensions in the Middle East, a region where instability has historically driven demand for the precious metal. This current trend suggests a shift in market dynamics. The gap between Indian and international gold prices, currently over 10%, indicates that local market factors like liquidity and import duties are impacting price discovery. Many investors now see gold less as a safe haven and more as a trade where the cost of holding it is high due to rising US Treasury yields.

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