🔥👀The market is keeping a close eye on the Strait of Hormuz after reports that a U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz, but both crew members were safely rescued. $XAU $PAXG

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The cause of the crash—whether from mechanical failure or hostile Iranian fire—is under active investigation, but the incident is elevating geopolitical volatility in the critical energy chokepoint.

It might not mean much for markets immediately, but any news involving the Strait of Hormuz tends to get attention because of its importance to global Oil flows.

That's why traders are watching oil and gold closely. If tensions rise, Gold could start seeing some safe-haven demand again.