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Gold Holds Losses as US-Iran Impasse Keeps Inflation Risks Elevated

By Chee Liang CFA3 min read

New York, 28 May 2026 – Gold remained under pressure as investors weighed the continuing US-Iran impasse, with stubborn inflation risks, volatile oil prices and shifting interest-rate expectations limiting the precious metal’s safe-haven appeal.

The metal has been caught between competing market forces. On one side, geopolitical uncertainty would normally support demand for gold as a defensive asset. On the other, the same conflict has kept energy markets unsettled, raising concerns that higher oil prices could feed into inflation and keep interest rates elevated for longer.

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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.