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Gold prices jump near record high as Israel-Iran conflict escalates
Gold prices rose sharply on Friday, June 13, 2025, coming close to their all-time high. This came after Israel launched a major military attack on Iran, hitting important nuclear and military sites. In response, Iran sent over 100 drones toward Israel, causing fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East. Gold prices remain firm as markets focus on Israel’s attacks on Iran.
XAU/USD continues to climb, with prices holding firm above $3,400 while US equities and risk assets plunge. Michigan consumer sentiment and expectations beat estimates, with inflation expectations falling. But ‘risk-off’ tone remains.
Because of these rising tensions, many investors rushed to buy gold, which is often seen as a safe place to put money during uncertain times. This demand pushed spot gold prices up to $3,417.10 per ounce, and gold futures for August delivery to $3,436.90—both near their previous record highs of around $3,500 reached in April 2025.
At the same time, new data showed that inflation in the U.S. is slowing down. This has increased hopes that the U.S. Federal Reserve might lower interest rates soon, which also supports gold prices.
In short, the mix of Middle East conflict and signs of lower U.S. inflation is making gold more attractive to investors looking for stability during uncertain times.
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Precious Metals Gain As Crude Prices Weaken
Slumping Crude Prices and A Weaker Greenback Offer Support To Gold and Silver, Even As Federal Reserve Interest-Rate Uncertainty Looms
Gold and silver prices edged higher on Monday morning, finding support in a softening U.S. dollar and a sharp retreat in global energy prices after President Donald Trump announced that Washington would enter diplomatic talks with Tehran.
The prospect of a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East provided immediate relief to global markets, driving crude oil benchmarks down more than 5% to trade near $83 per barrel. The decline in energy costs helped alleviate broader fears of persistent, energy-driven inflation, while the U.S. Dollar Index slipped 0.50% to 99.42—falling below the key 100 mark and making dollar-denominated bullion more attractive to international buyers.
On India’s Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for October delivery traded up 0.13% at Rs 1,43,557 per 10 grams during early deals. Silver futures for September delivery rose 0.40% to Rs 2,18,061 per kilogram.
The market shift follows statements from President Trump over the weekend indicating that discussions with Iranian officials would take place on Monday. While Mr. Trump set no firm deadline for an agreement, the move raised hopes for a resolution regarding the impasse over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and a potential agreement to guarantee safe passage through the vital Strait of Hormuz.
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