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Amid Middle East escalation, gold rises modestly, though persistent high-rate expectations restrain further gains and inflation fears
Gold (XAU/USD) rose on Tuesday to about $4,580 after a five-week low near $4,500 on Monday. Gains remained limited as expectations for higher interest rates persisted, linked to Middle East tensions and energy-driven inflation concerns. Reports on Monday described new attacks in the Gulf region, with the US-Iran truce under strain around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran was reported to have targeted oil infrastructure in the UAE, and US President Donald Trump said US forces shot down seven small Iranian boats near the Strait. Higher energy risks added to inflation concerns, while inflation remains above the Federal ... (full story)
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From youtube.com/cmegroup|May 5, 2026June Gold futures experienced a modest rally during Tuesday's session but failed to test overhead resistance, ultimately pulling back toward the close. A broadly weaker U.S. ...
From rbnz.govt.nz|May 5, 2026A significant focus of this Report is on the financial stability impacts of the conflict in the Middle East. Global events of this nature affect the New Zealand financial system ...
From cnbc.com|May 5, 2026Aluminum’s surge to multiyear highs in the wake of the U.S-Iran war is creating cost pressures for the businesses that manufacture everything from cars to beer cans. Aluminum on ...
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From @realDonaldTrump|May 5, 2026|286 comments
Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country of Iran and, additionally, the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran, we have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz) will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed. President DONALD J. TRUMP
From cnbc.com|May 5, 2026Federal labor market data issued Tuesday suggests the frozen U.S. job market may be starting to thaw — but the economic fallout from the Iran war threatens to stall that momentum, ...
From channelnewsasia.com|May 5, 2026|22 commentsUS President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (May 5) that the US operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, dubbed "Project Freedom", will be paused for a short period to see whether ...
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