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Gold prices attempted a recovery on Friday, climbing back above $4,700 per ounce as cautious optimism emerged over potential progress in US-Iran peace negotiations.
According to Al-Jazeera, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on Friday evening, citing Pakistani government sources.
These sources indicated a "high likelihood of a breakthrough" in the ongoing talks between the United States and Iran.
The visit follows recent Iranian-Pakistani talks on a ceasefire, though uncertainties remain.
US President Donald Trump reiterated he wants a "great deal" but is "not in a rush." Still, gold faces an over 2% weekly decline as peace negotiations have shown limited progress so far, and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz has driven energy prices higher.
Rising inflation risks and potential rate hikes continue to weigh on non-yielding bullion.
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Oil, dollar, Treasury yields rise on stalled U.S.-Iran talksIranian speedboats able to harass shipping in the straitTrump says he is in no hurry for a deal with Iran
By Noel John
Gold held steady on Friday, but was on track for a weekly drop as elevated oil prices fuelled fears of inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates amid stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks.
Spot gold GOLD was down 0.1% at $4,686.29 per ounce, as of 0230 GMT. The metal is down 3% so far this week after a four-week winning run.
U.S. gold futures GOLD for June delivery fell 0.5% to $4,702.
Brent crude prices have risen over 17% so far this week to hover above $105 a barrel, as the key Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed despite an extension of the Iran ceasefire.
As long as this risk of prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz is there, oil will continue to trade at elevated levels, pressuring gold prices, said Kelvin Wong, a senior market analyst at OANDA.
Higher crude oil prices can stoke inflation by raising transportation and production costs, increasing the likelihood of higher interest rates.
While gold is considered an inflation hedge, high interest rates make yield-bearing assets more attractive, weighing on bullion's appeal.
"Gold is still being trapped in this sideways range, between the 50-day moving average at around $4,900 and at the bottom, the 20-day moving average at $4,645 level," Wong said, adding that "everything now boils down to what's going on in the Middle East."
Iran flaunted its tightened grip over the strait on Thursday with a video of commandos in a speedboat storming a huge cargo ship, after the collapse of peace talks that Washington had hoped would open one of the world's most important shipping corridors.
Trump told reporters that he believed Tehran wanted to make a deal but that its leadership was in turmoil. He said he was in no hurry for a deal, but if Iran did not want one, "I'll finish it up militarily."
The U.S. dollar is up 0.7% so far this week, making greenback-priced bullion more expensive for other currency holders.
The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yields US10Y have gained over 2% this week, increasing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion.
Spot silver XAGUSD1! fell 0.3% to $75.22 per ounce, platinum PL1! lost 0.6% to $1,993.63, while palladium  XPDUSD1! was down 0.3% at $1,464.12.

Everyone recalls the first half of the 1979 Oil Crisis, which included war tensions, oil explosions, and a parabolic increase in gold prices from around $200 to $850. It seemed to be the start of a new age.
However, the true tale was revealed later.
After losing control over inflation, the Federal Reserve overcorrected. Gold didn't protect individuals; it fell from $850 to $300, rates were pushed near 20%, and liquidity was depleted.
Take a peek at today.
The setting for 2026 is beginning to rhyme:
The crisis in Iran is getting worse
Oil is rising once again.
Stress rising in supply
Quietly, inflation is back.
This is where the majority of individuals make mistakes.
For them, gold represents security.
Gold is only secure until central banks take action.
The trap is as follows:
Gold increases as long as liquidity is unrestricted.
However, gold suffers when tightening is forced by inflation.
Central banks, like the Federal Reserve, may be forced to remain restrictive or perhaps tighten again if oil continues to drive up inflation.
The change takes place at that point.
Not in the midst of the crisis
However, after it
Consider positioning:
For security, retail is purchasing gold.
The story is compelling.
Confidence is growing
Risk is at its peak at that precise moment.
The order is straightforward if history rhymes:
Gold rally due to a crisis
Liquidity leakage due to policy response
Then → sharply reduced the price.
Fear does not cause gold to plummet.
When policy goes against it, it crashes.
And most people are unaware of how close we are to that time.
Prior to the shift, keep an eye out for early indications. #GOLD #IranAttackIsrael #war #CrustNetwork

Technology is often the first topic of discussion when it comes to digital sovereign infrastructure. However, a robust digital ecosystem requires more than just infrastructure. In determining how these systems operate over time, identity and governance are equally significant factors.
Individuals and corporations may engage in safe, verifiable interactions within an ecosystem thanks to digital identification. Without it, participation becomes dispersed and difficult to grow. Conversely, governance describes how choices are made, how systems change, and how stakeholders communicate with one another.
The integration of these layers into a larger digital infrastructure is being investigated by projects such as @SignOfficial . The SIGN $SIGN ecosystem demonstrates an increasing understanding that sovereignty encompasses not just governance but also the construction and upkeep of systems.
These factors may become more important in areas like the Middle East that are rapidly experiencing digital revolution. Building infrastructure is one step, but strong identity frameworks and governance models are necessary to ensure that it functions effectively and equitably.
Understanding the connection between infrastructure, identity, and governance may help us better understand how digital ecosystems attain long-term sustainability as Web3 develops. #SignDigitalSovereignInfra