Gold advanced after President Donald Trump signaled the war in the Middle East could be nearing an end, sending oil prices lower. Bullion rose as much as 0.9% to top $5,180 an ounce, wiping out a decline in the previous session. Trump said the conflict would be resolved “very soon” and a gauge of the dollar fell as much as 0.1%, extending a decline on Monday. Crude tumbled more than 10% in a market that’s been whiplashed by exceptionally volatile trading. Any sign that the White House is prepared to end the war with Iran — now in its second week — could lift some of the pressure that has weighed on gold. The ... (full story)