Metals
Gold set for fourth weekly fall as Middle East war boosts rate-hike bets
Bullion has fallen more than 2% so far this week
Gold steadies as US and Iran offer divergent routes to end war
Spiking energy prices have raised the risk of inflation
Gold extends gains as reports of Iran war talks offer respite
Elevated energy prices resulting from the conflict have raised the risk of inflation, leading investors to bet on higher interest rates
Gold extends decline for 10th day as Iran war concerns persist
Despite the pause announced by Trump, the outcome of any negotiations and future passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz remain uncertain
Gold plunges as much as 8.8% as Middle East war deepens inflation fears
Gold’s choppy session mirrors the broader market, with crude fluctuating near mid-2022 highs
Gold steadies after six-day decline as Fed warns on inflation
Bullion is still up around 12% so far this year
Gold steady as investors weigh Middle East risks ahead of Fed decision
The US central bank is widely expected to hold rates steady for a second straight meeting
Gold steady as investors await central bank decisions, weigh Middle East risks
Higher crude costs stoke inflation by lifting transport and production expenses
Gold wavers near US$5,000 as Middle East war keeps oil prices elevated
Uncertainty over how long the war will last makes it difficult to assess the impacts on markets and the wider economy
Bahrain’s Alba shuts 19% of aluminium capacity as Hormuz disruption continues
The company has initiated a controlled shutdown of three lines
