Gold Falls as Mideast Tensions RiseGold dropped below $3,360 per ounce, hitting a one-week low and on track for its first weekly decline in three. Investors trimmed holdings to cover losses in other markets, with risk sentiment shaken by the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. Israeli strikes reportedly targeted key sites in Tehran following an Iranian missile strike on an Israeli hospital.
Uncertainty also surrounds the US response, with President Trump weighing direct military action. A decision is expected within two weeks.
Despite the Fed holding rates steady and signaling two potential cuts this year, Chair Powell cautioned that tariffs could push inflation higher. New Fed projections flagged slower growth, higher prices, and weaker job markets in 2025. This could limit rate cuts, dampening gold’s appeal as a non-yielding asset.
Resistance is seen at $3,370, while support holds at $3,316.
