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Gold Rises as US-China Talks and Middle East Conflict Keep Markets on Alert

Singapore, 12 May 2026 – Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday as investors watched upcoming US-China talks and remained cautious over the Middle East conflict, with safe-haven demand supported by geopolitical uncertainty and market attention turning to US inflation data.

Spot gold was steady at around US$4,732.89 per ounce, while US gold futures rose 0.3% to US$4,742.40, as markets balanced hopes of diplomatic progress with concerns that unresolved tensions could keep oil prices and inflation expectations elevated.

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  • Chee Liang CFA specializes in financial advice and global economic trends, delivering clear insights to help readers navigate markets, investments, and the shifting dynamics of the world economy.

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