Trump: The new agreement will be much better than the Iran nuclear deal, and the ceasefire is 'highly unlikely' to be extended.
Trump stated that the new agreement being reached with Iran would be much better than the Iran nuclear deal, while also indicating that the possibility of an extension to the ceasefire is very slim. Vance is heading to Pakistan, but Iran's decision not to participate in the negotiations has not changed.
Gold prices fell nearly 20% in two weeks, prompting investor panic exits? Institutions: The pullback is an opportunity.
The recent conflicts in the Middle East have triggered significant volatility in global markets, causing noticeable short-term fluctuations in gold prices. However, from a medium- to long-term perspective, the outlook for gold remains optimistic. Rodolphe Bohn, a foreign exchange and commodities strategist at HSBC, pointed out that although gold prices have experienced volatility due to geopolitical risks in the short term, the persistent rise in geopolitical risks, expanding fiscal deficits in major economies, and continued gold purchases by central banks worldwide will collectively support gold prices at higher levels. At the beginning of 2026, the gold market witnessed substantial fluctuations.
Gold Trading Alert: Prices Stage a Deep V-Reversal! As Tensions Between the US and Iran Escalate, the Dollar Suddenly Weakens—Is This the Moment to Buy the Dip?
Amid the current heightened tensions in global financial markets, gold, as the most classic safe-haven asset, has never been more influential in terms of price fluctuations. On Monday (April 19), spot gold staged a dramatic 'V-shaped' reversal—dropping to a one-week low during trading before staging a strong rebound. Behind this move are not just numbers fluctuating but rather the intertwined effects of geopolitical storms, shifts in the US dollar’s trajectory, and violent oscillations in the global energy market. During the early Asian trading session on Tuesday (April 20), spot gold traded narrowly around $4,825 per ounce. Gold prices have performed a 'V'.
Amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, gold prices fell to a one-week low.
Oil prices rose amid threats from Iran to retaliate against the U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship. Gold prices fell on Monday, dropping to a one-week low intraday. Spot gold was recently down $10 or 0.2% to $4,820.6 per troy ounce. June gold futures were recently down $39 or 0.8% to $4,841 per troy ounce. May silver futures fell 2.4% to $79.9 per troy ounce. May copper futures dropped 1.1% to $6.05 per pound. July platinum futures declined 2% to $2,099 per troy ounce. June palladium futures fell 1.6% to $1,575 per troy ounce.
Trump stated that the U.S. negotiators 'will arrive tonight,' while Iran has not changed its decision not to participate in the negotiations.
Trump also stated that he would be willing to meet with senior Iranian leaders if negotiations made a breakthrough.
The 'Fed whisperer': Worrisome logic in Warsh's rate cuts, with the strictest audience at the hearing being his future colleagues.
Wash's logic for rate cuts has been questioned within the Federal Reserve, and the most rigorous audience at the hearing will be his future colleagues. Will he adjust his stance based on the latest developments and turn hawkish?