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Gold edges lower as Middle East conflict boosts the US Dollar

Gold price edges down some 0.19% on Monday as hostilities between the US and Iran extended, following a short-lived truce that began after both countries agreed to a ceasefire, which was broken nine days ago. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,011.

Gold price edges down some 0.19% on Monday as hostilities between the US and Iran extended, following a short-lived truce that began after both countries agreed to a ceasefire, which was broken nine days ago. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,011.

Gold impact rationale

Improving risk appetite or easing tensions weakens safe-haven demand for gold.

  • Source: FXStreet news
  • 2026-07-20
  • risk

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