Singapore, 1 July 2026 – Gold steadied as investors assessed whether US-Iran peace efforts could ease inflation pressure, lower energy-market risks and influence the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path.
Spot gold edged higher but remained under pressure after a difficult quarter, as the precious metal struggled against expectations of tighter US monetary policy. The market’s focus has shifted from pure safe-haven demand to the broader inflation and rate implications of the Middle East conflict.
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