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Gold Steadies as US-Iran Truce Hopes Ease Inflation and Rate-Hike Fears

By Chee Liang CFA3 min read

SINGAPORE, 21 May 2026 – Gold steadied after rebounding from a seven-week low, as hopes for a US-Iran truce eased oil-driven inflation fears and reduced expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates again.

Spot gold rose about 1% on Wednesday to around US$4,531.99 per ounce, while US gold futures settled near US$4,535.30. The rebound came as US Treasury yields and crude oil prices eased, improving the appeal of non-yielding assets such as bullion.

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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.