Gold Holds $5,046 as Iran Oil Gambit Raises Stakes
A US-Israeli push to choke Iran's oil exports to China threatens to reignite the geopolitical premium in gold just as the metal consolidates near $5,000.
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A US-Israeli push to choke Iran's oil exports to China threatens to reignite the geopolitical premium in gold just as the metal consolidates near $5,000.
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Gold's retreat from its all-time high near $5,586 has speculators trimming positions, but a 9.3% monthly gain suggests the pullback may be healthy rather than terminal.
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