Iran's state broadcaster said Wednesday that Tehran had received an initial draft of a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework with the United States, one that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, lift the US naval blockade on Iranian ports, and pull US forces back from Iranian territory.
Gold (XAU/USD) plungesmore than 1% on Wednesday as the Greenback recovers some ground, pairing some of its earlier losses, while risk appetite shifted to neutral amid speculation that US-Iran negotiations could stall. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,443, its lowest level since March 30.
Commerzbank’s commodity team, led by Barbara Lambrecht and colleagues, argues that Brent has fallen back below USD 100 as markets price in a potential Iran deal, but a rapid normalization of Gulf exports is unlikely.
Tradingkey - According to Iranian sources, a "preliminary informal document" regarding the framework of a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States has been disclosed, covering is
Gold (XAU/USD) struggles to attract buying interest on Wednesday, even as the US Dollar (USD) and Oil prices trade on the back foot, with markets remaining cautiously optimistic that the United States (US) and Iran could eventually reach a deal to end the war in the Middle East.
Silver price (XAG/USD) is down almost 3.5% to near $74.10 during the European trading session on Wednesday.
Gold price (XAU/USD) is down 0.7% to near $4,475 during the European trading session on Wednesday. The precious metal faces selling pressure even as oil prices have tumbled.
Deutsche Bank analysts note Brent Oil retraced about half of Monday’s sharp fall as optimism over a potential US-Iran deal faded slightly, before slipping again in early trading.
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Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $75.46 per troy ounce, down 1.96% from the $76.97 it cost on Tuesday.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $90.75 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. The potential downside for crude oil prices might be limited as fresh US strikes on Iran dashed hopes of a Middle East breakthrough.
Gold prices fell in India on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Gold (XAU/USD) struggles to capitalize on its modest Asian session uptick on Wednesday and seems vulnerable near the $4,500 psychological mark as persistent geopolitical uncertainties continue to act as a tailwind for the US Dollar.
India’s Gold market shows an unusual disconnect after the government raised import duties on the precious metal.
Gold (XAU/USD) price tumbles more than 1.60% on Tuesday as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens on renewed haven demand following US strikes in southern Iran. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades below the $4,500 mark after reaching a daily high of $4,580.
Tradingkey - On May 26, ET, the conflict in Iran escalated once again, leading both major crude oil futures to pare losses. WTI crude futures are currently down 3% at $93.70; Brent crude futures retur
Silver (XAG/USD) trades on the back foot on Tuesday, pressured by a firmer US Dollar (USD) and hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. At the time of writing, XAG/USD is trading around $76.43, down nearly 2.0% on the day.
Gold (XAU/USD) loses ground on Tuesday as the US Dollar (USD) and Oil prices rebound after renewed US military strikes in southern Iran dampen hopes for a quick end to the Middle East war. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,511, easing from an intraday high of $4,580.
Rabobank’s Michael Every argues that the Strait of Hormuz is unlikely to return to normal operations for up to three months, keeping a significant share of global Oil and gas flows constrained.
Gold price (XAU/USD) trades 0.85% lower to near $4,530 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The precious metal faces selling pressure amid growing concerns over the longevity of the ceasefire in the Middle East.
TradingKey - Recently, the US Dollar Index has continued to strengthen as the US-Iran conflict eases. Reports previously stated that both parties would reopen the Strait of Hormuz approximately 30 day
Deutsche Bank’s Jim Reid and team note that Brent Oil has fallen sharply as hopes build for a deal to end the Iran war, with prices dropping back below $100. The bank links recent Oil weakness to reduced stagflation fears and lower inflation expectations.
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $76.06 per troy ounce, down 2.56% from the $78.06 it cost on Monday.
TradingKey - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Tuesday that negotiations with Iran may take 'several more days' to finalize, once again dashing market expectations for an end to the U.S.-I
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – regains some positive traction on Tuesday and recovers a part of the previous day's heavy losses to the $88.75-$88.70 region, or over a two-week low.
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades 2% lower to near $76.50 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The white metal resumes its downside journey after rising in the last four trading days, as financial market participants turn cautious over peace in the Middle East.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, is up 1.8% to near $91.20 during the early European trading session on Tuesday.
Gold (XAU/USD) comes under renewed selling pressure during the Asian session on Tuesday and reverses a major part of the previous day's move higher to the $4,580 horizontal resistance.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the Strait of Hormuz has to be open “one way or the other," the Guardian reported on Tuesday. Rubio added that negotiating deal language with Iran may take a few days.