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Gold holds hefty gain as US-Iran truce hopes ease inflation fear

President Donald Trump has indicated on multiple occasions throughout the conflict that a deal is near, though none has materialised

Gold remains under near-term pressure as inflationary concerns raise expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes, which would weigh on non-yielding bullion.

Gold rises as Trump touts progress with Iran and dollar falls

Bullion has fallen more than 12% since the war began in late February

While gold is considered an inflation hedge, high interest rates make yield-bearing assets more attractive, weighing on its appeal.

Gold rebounds from over one-month low but inflation fears cap gains

Meanwhile, higher crude oil prices can stoke inflation, increasing the likelihood of higher interest rates

The deal comes amid a surge in bullion prices over the past year that has encouraged consolidation among mid-tier producers.

Australia’s Regis to take over Vault, creating A$10.7 billion gold producer

The combination would create a miner with production of 700,000 ounces of gold a year

Gold has lost around 12% since the war began at the end of February.

Gold steady with focus on US Hormuz plan and Iran peace talks

The conflict has kept energy prices elevated, dimming hopes for interest-rate cuts by central banks, a negative for non-yielding bullion

Spot gold was steady at US$4,620.57 per ounce, as of 0248 GMT, but was on track for a weekly loss of 1.8 per cent.

Gold heads for weekly loss on oil-driven inflation concerns

GOLD was steady in thin trading on Friday, but was on course for a weekly decline as higher oil prices fuelled inflation worries and expectations of higher-for-longer interest rates.

Gold has fallen about 13% since the war began in late February.

Gold rebounds as US-Iran war concerns revive safe haven appeal

Bullion is set for a second monthly decline in April, as the conflict in the Middle East sends energy prices soaring

The yellow metal peaked near US$5,500 per ounce in January before retreating in March amid a broader risk-off sentiment.

Singapore’s gold demand jumps record 42% in Q1 amid geopolitical risks, volatile prices

Inflows into Asia-listed gold ETFs outpace those in other regions, and offset outflows in West

Aspial Lifestyle, which has the Maxi-Cash, Lee Hwa and Goldheart brands in its stable, saw its net profit grow to S$80.7 million in FY2025.

Aspial Lifestyle moving to SGX mainboard on May 4 after meeting public float requirement

Parent Aspial Corp divests 10 million shares, raising subsidiary’s public float above 15%

Spot gold was up 0.1% at US$4,598.45 per ounce, after falling to its lowest level since Apr 2 in the previous session.

Gold steady as markets await Powell’s comments on Iran war impact

Investors expect the Fed to hold interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting, ending later in the day