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Gold Prices Fall After Trump Casts Doubt on Iran Peace Deal
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Gold prices declined on Wednesday following comments from President Donald Trump suggesting a recent U.S.-Iran peace agreement was 'over.' The remarks have intensified geopolitical tensions and fueled concerns over inflation.
Gold prices fell on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on a fragile interim peace deal with Iran, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Gulf. By 07:27 ET, spot gold had dipped by 1.3% to $4,050.92 an ounce, while gold futures retreated by 2.3% to $4,060.82 an ounce.
Speaking at a NATO summit in Turkey, President Trump accused Tehran of "double-dealing" regarding the agreement. "As far as I’m concerned, it’s over," Trump stated, expressing frustration over Iran's public statements following the deal's signing on June 17.
The comments followed a series of military exchanges between the two nations. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps claimed to have attacked U.S. military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain. Meanwhile, the Pentagon stated its own strikes on targets in Iran were a response to recent Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
AdThe renewed conflict has pushed oil prices higher, reviving fears of a global inflation wave. The uncertainty creates a complex environment for gold, which is traditionally seen as a safe-haven asset but can be negatively affected by monetary policy responses to inflation.
Investors are now closely watching for the Federal Reserve's reaction. Higher interest rates, a potential tool to combat rising prices, typically make non-yielding assets like gold less attractive to hold. Markets are awaiting the release of minutes from the Fed’s June meeting for indications of the central bank's future policy direction.