Gold Prices Swing as US-Iran Truce and Fed Rate Hike Bets Collide
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Gold prices moved up and down on Tuesday as traders balanced two competing forces: a temporary peace deal between the US and Iran, and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates as soon as October. The interim truce between Washington and Tehran eased geopolitical tensions, reducing demand for gold as a safe-haven asset. However, a hawkish tone from the Fed has fueled bets on rate hikes, which typically strengthen the dollar and pressure gold prices. The metal’s volatility reflects uncertainty over which factor will dominate in the coming weeks.