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Gold surges as Iran deal hopes crush the US Dollar, yields

Gold (XAU/USD) price rallies nearly 3% on Wednesday amid growing speculation of an end to the Iran war, weighing on the Greenback and pushing US Treasury yields lower. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,681 after bouncing off daily highs of $4,723.

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Coinbase launches Gold and Silver perpetual futures trading

Coinbase (COIN) announced on Wednesday that Gold (XAU) and Silver (XAG) perpetual futures contracts have been listed for trading. The offering, which will be available around the clock to both institutional and retail traders, is available to eligible non-US traders.

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WTI Oil slumps on US-Iran diplomatic progress, EIA inventory drawdown

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil tumbles on Wednesday, trading around $92.30 at the time of writing, down 7.62% on the day as investors rapidly unwind geopolitical risk premiums following reports of a potential agreement between Washington and Tehran.

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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rally pauses below 50-day SMA after intraday surge

Silver (XAG/USD) gains traction on Wednesday as renewed optimism surrounding a potential US-Iran peace deal triggers a sharp decline in the US Dollar (USD) and Oil prices. At the time of writing, XAG/USD is trading around 77, up over 5.50% on the day.

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United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change came in at -2.314M, above forecasts (-2.8M) in May 1

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WTI Crude Falls Over 13% Below $90. US and Iran to Reach Truce Memorandum but Crude Supply Difficult to Recover in Short Term

TradingKey - Before the market opened on May 5, international crude oil losses widened, WTI crude oil futures plummeted below $90 at one point, hitting a low of $88.71, the first time since April 21,

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Gold surges as Middle East peace hopes crush Oil and the US Dollar

Gold (XAU/USD) rallies on Wednesday as the US Dollar (USD) and Oil prices tumble on hopes that the United States and Iran could reach a deal to end the war in the Middle East.

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Silver rallies toward $78 as markets cheer possible US-Iran truce

Silver (XAG/USD) price rallies midweek and gains more than 6% on the day, trading near $77.50.

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WTI Crude Oil tumbles as prospective US–Iran accord eases Strait of Hormuz fears

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil falls sharply on Wednesday and trades around $91.00 at the time of writing, posting an 8.91% daily decline as markets rapidly reassess geopolitical risks in the Middle East following reports from Axios suggesting major progress between the United States (US) and

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Copper: Geopolitics keeps volatility elevated – ING

ING’s Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note Copper has edged higher, with LME prices back above $13,000/t as markets gauge the durability of the US-Iran ceasefire.

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Spot Gold Retakes $4,700 Level. Have the U.S. and Iran Completely Declared the End of War?

TradingKey - During Wednesday's trading session, spot gold once again surpassed the $4,700 psychological level, with intraday gains widening to 3.19%. This followed significant signals from the U.S. i

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Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data

Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $76.78 per troy ounce, up 5.42% from the $72.83 it cost on Tuesday.

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WTI Crude Oil Futures Plunge Over 7% as US and Iran Near Memorandum to End War.

TradingKey — International oil prices suffered another massive sell-off during the Asian trading session on Wednesday. This followed reports that U.S. and Iranian officials stated both sides are neari

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Gold: Ceasefire supports safe-haven bid – ING

According to ING’s Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey, Gold has risen as the US-Iran ceasefire holds, easing fears of broader conflict while preserving some safe-haven demand.

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Brent: Strait of Hormuz risk reshapes supply outlook – MUFG

MUFG’s Michael Wan notes that Brent Oil has fallen below US$110 per barrel as President Trump pauses a US-led effort to help ships exit the Strait of Hormuz while talks with Iran continue.

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WTI Price Forecast: Seems vulnerable near mid-97.00s; break below 38.2% Fibo. awaited

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – attracts some follow-through sellers for the second straight day and drops to a one-week low during the Asian session on Wednesday.

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India Gold price today: Gold rises, according to FXStreet data

Gold prices rose in India on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.

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Gold refreshes weekly top, eyes mid-$4,600 as USD weakens on US-Iran peace deal hopes

Gold (XAU/USD) gains some follow-through positive traction for the second straight day on Wednesday and recovers further from a more than one-month low, around the $4,500 mark, touched at the start of this week.

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US says Iran ceasefire in place despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the US-Iran ceasefire "certainly holds" for now, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.

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Gold edges higher above $4,550 on fragile US–Iran ceasefire

Gold price (XAU/USD) trades in positive territory near $4,575 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The precious metal edges higher as markets weigh developments in the Iran war. Traders will keep an eye on the US ADP Employment Change report, which is due later on Wednesday. 

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United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock came in at -8.1M, below expectations (-2.8M) in May 1

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Gold rebounds from one-month lows as ceasefire lifts buying interest

Gold (XAU/USD) advances nearly 1% on Tuesday as a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran improves risk appetite, with Wall Street trading higher. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,560 after bouncing off one-month lows of $4,500.

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Silver price weakens as fragile momentum, hawkish rate outlook cap upside

Silver (XAG/USD) trades lower on Tuesday, hovering around $73.05 at the time of writing, down 0.65% on the day, as the white metal struggles to gain traction despite a modest pullback in the US Dollar (USD).

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TTF: Gas market seen underpricing risks – ING

ING’s Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey report that European gas benchmark TTF has climbed to its highest level since early April following renewed tensions in the Persian Gulf.

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Gold: Oil link and Chinese demand in focus – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Barbara Lambrecht notes that since the Iran war began, Oil has been the main driver of Gold, via inflation and rate expectations. Gold briefly stabilized near USD 4,600 per ounce before slipping below USD 4,550 on stronger US data and higher Oil.

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Oil: Middle East conflict and policy risks steer prices – BNY

Bob Savage at BNY emphasizes that investors are using traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as a key gauge of energy risk, with ceasefire doubts keeping volatility high. A potential U.S.

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Gold lacks upside momentum as Fed hike bets grow amid US-Iran tensions

Gold (XAU/USD) steadies on Tuesday but lacks upside momentum as higher-for-longer interest rate expectations rise following renewed escalation in the Middle East, which continues to fuel energy-driven inflation concerns.

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Oil: Higher prices, limited margin pressure – UBS

UBS's Chief Economist Paul Donovan notes that Oil markets showed a muted reaction to reports of US–Iran exchanges in the Gulf, as investors had already discounted earlier US optimism and focused on Iranian comments.

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Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data

Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $73.70 per troy ounce, up 0.24% from the $73.52 it cost on Monday.

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Oil: Middle East tensions keep Brent elevated – Danske Bank

Danske Research Team underlines that escalating US–Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are sustaining volatility in Oil markets. Brent crude trades over 110 USD/bbl, reflecting persistent supply concerns.

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