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Gold Gains as Iran Deal Hopes Ease Inflation Concerns and Rate-Hike Pressure

By Chee Liang CFA4 min read

SINGAPORE, 25 May 2026 – Gold advanced as investors assessed signs that the United States and Iran may be moving closer to an agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing oil-driven inflation concerns and reducing some pressure on the interest-rate outlook.

Bullion climbed more than 1% on Monday, with spot gold reaching about US$4,560.09 per ounce, supported by a weaker US dollar and a sharp decline in oil prices. The move came as markets responded to improving prospects for a potential US-Iran arrangement, although investors remained cautious as no final deal has been confirmed.

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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.