Gold prices edged lower as planned U.S.-Iran negotiations were delayed indefinitely and the Strait of Hormuz remained blocked, with no resumption of oil transit. The standoff raises inflationary pressures through energy market disruption and supports a broader risk-off backdrop for commodities. The news has potential sector-wide implications given the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz.
Gold prices edged lower as planned U.S.-Iran negotiations were delayed indefinitely and the Strait of Hormuz remained blocked, with no resumption of oil transit. The standoff raises inflationary pressures through energy market disruption and supports a broader risk-off backdrop for commodities. The news has potential sector-wide implications given the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz.
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