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Gold steady as markets focus on potential US-Iran peace deal
Gold prices held largely steady near a one-week high on Thursday as investors remained on the sidelines awaiting further details on a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal. Fundamentals Spot gold was unchanged at $4,688.16 per ounce, as of 0059 GMT, after rising about 3% on Wednesday to its highest level since April 27.US gold futures for June delivery rose 0.1% to $4,696.60. Iran said on Wednesday it was reviewing a US peace proposal that sources said would formally end the war while leaving unresolved the key US demands that Iran suspend its nuclear programme and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Stocks surged to fresh ... (full story)