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Spot gold rose 0.9% to $4,756.10 an ounce by 09:53 GMT. U.S. gold futures for June delivery rose 1.2% to $4,774.60.

“It seems like gold is rising with almost all risk assets right now. When other assets are under pressure, gold is liquidated (sold for cash - ed.), and when the pressure on liquidation is reduced, gold now has a chance to rise,” said Nitesh Shah, a commodities strategist at WisdomTree.

Stocks rose and the dollar fell, while oil prices hovered just below $100 a barrel amid the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Higher energy prices could boost inflation, it said. While gold is traditionally seen as a hedge against inflation, high interest rates make income assets more attractive, reducing demand for bullion, Reuters writes.

Meanwhile, Kevin Warsh, the nominee for the post of chairman of the US Federal Reserve (FRS), said on Tuesday that he had not made any promises to Trump about lowering interest rates. Seeking to reassure US senators who are considering his confirmation as head of the US central bank, Warsh assured that he would act independently of the White House, while carrying out major reforms.
“We continue to expect further Fed rate cuts over the next 12 months<...> we maintain a constructive outlook for gold with a year-end target of $ 5,900 per ounce, driven by lower interest rates and a weaker US dollar,” said UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo.

The spot price of silver rose 1.6% to $77.94 an ounce, platinum rose 1.6% to $2,069.94, and palladium rose 2.3% to $1,568.30.

As reported, US President Donald Trump said that the United States is extending the previously announced ceasefire with Iran to give the country's leadership the opportunity to propose its terms for a lasting end to the war.
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📉 Bitcoin Holds Near $77,800 Ahead of Major Options Expiration

Over $10 billion worth of options are expected to expire in the market today, which could increase volatility.

👉 BTC is trading near $77,800 (-0.1% in 24 hours)
👉 ETH is worth $2,315 (-1.5%)
👉 The Fear and Greed Index is at 39 points, which is the Fear zone.

Market dynamics are also influenced by geopolitical tensions around Iran and fresh inflation data in Japan. #Japan
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Spot gold fell 0.6% to $4,711.27 an ounce ($151.5 a gram). U.S. gold futures for June delivery fell 0.5% to $4,727.70 an ounce ($152 a gram).

Brent crude oil prices have held above $100 a barrel after a larger-than-expected draw in U.S. gasoline inventories and a lack of progress in peace talks.

“Brent’s return to triple digits keeps inflation risks in the spotlight and is weighing on gold today,” said Tim Waterer, chief market analyst at KCM Trade.

Rising oil prices could fuel inflation as transportation and manufacturing costs rise, raising the likelihood of further rate hikes. While gold is traditionally seen as a hedge against inflation, high interest rates are making income assets more attractive, dampening interest in the precious metal.

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic waterway, and prospects for resuming talks remain dim.

“Investors fear that a ‘ceasefire plus blockade’ scenario could drag on for months, turning a short-term price spike into a long-term inflationary factor that would weigh on gold from a yield perspective,” Waterer added.

Meanwhile, a Reuters poll of economists showed the U.S. Federal Reserve is likely to hold off on cutting rates for at least six months as energy shocks amid the war stoke inflation again.#GOLD #oil #iran #Hormuz
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Gold at $4,723 – Prices Stabilize After Falling Amid US-Iran Ceasefire
April 22, 2026
Spot gold prices rose 0.1% following Trump's decision to extend the ceasefire with Iran. Silver rose to $76.96 amid expectations for Fed policy.
Spot gold prices rose 0.1% to $4,723.70 per ounce this morning after two days of declines.
Silver rose 0.3% to $76.96 per ounce. Platinum and palladium prices were little changed. The Bloomberg Dollar Index fell 0.1%.

Gold prices stabilized after falling more than 2% in the previous session. This occurred amid US President Donald Trump's decision to extend the ceasefire with Iran despite the breakdown of a new round of talks. Pressure Factors
Gold has lost more than 10% since the conflict began, but has fluctuated within a relatively narrow range in recent weeks. #XAU #GOLD #PAXG #iran #XAGUSTD

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‼️Oil and gas prices soar after US Navy seizes Iranian ship — Bloomberg

Brent crude jumped 7.9%, almost recovering its previous decline. European gas also gained about 11%.

The market is reacting to the aggravation of the situation in the Middle East, including attacks on ships and incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.

Analysts say prices may continue to rise, but will remain volatile due to news of the development of the conflict.

🎥 The US showed how a destroyer opened fire on the Iranian ship TOUSKA

WP reports that the US side believes that the ship is connected to a state-owned Iranian company that is under sanctions on suspicion of supporting a missile program.

The ship was heading from the Chinese port of Gaolan to Bandar Abbas. According to the US, it could have been carrying chemicals, including sodium perchlorate, a key component of solid rocket fuel.#oil
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The price of gold is falling amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East. Last weekend, Tehran again announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the US's refusal to lift its naval blockade of Iran. Furthermore, according to IRNA, Iran is refusing a second round of talks with the US. The outlet reports that Tehran is unwilling to discuss a settlement due to Washington's excessive demands and unrealistic expectations, as well as the continued US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which it views as a violation of the ceasefire.

By 9:00 AM, gold futures fell 1.44% to $4,809.20 per troy ounce. Previously, the price had fallen as low as $4,752 per troy ounce.
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#WhatNextForUSIranConflict
🇺🇸🚨 Trump just said if Iran doesn't take the deal he "is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran. NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!."
🇺🇸 US oil prices surge +7%, rising above $89/barrel, as markets react to Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz and denying reports of a second round of talks with the US.
🇮🇷 Iranian forces attack U.S. military ships with drones.
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*Iran attacks two merchant ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz* This is reported by Reuters, citing sources. This happened shortly after Iran announced its increased control over the strategic waterway due to the blockade of Iranian ships and ports by America. And again everything starts to turn red and fall! This is the reaction of the crypto market#iran
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🛢️ WTI crude oil drops over 7% after the Strait of Hormuz reopening announcement, extending losses to 12% on the day
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🇮🇷 Iran has resumed the work of the Strait of Hormuz - an important oil export route is open again, the country's Foreign Ministry said
⚡️ Oil prices are falling sharply - Brent fell below $ 90 per barrel#OilMarket
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🏆 Saylor Turns Positive on Bitcoin

According to Arkham, Michael Saylor's company Strategy has reached breakeven on its Bitcoin investments.

Strategy's average purchase price is $75,577, while the current BTC price is $75,723. #SaylorStrategy #BTC
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📣 Bitcoin Holds Near $75,000 Awaiting Signals on US and Iran

The market remains cautious as the Fear and Greed Index has fallen to 21 points.

👉 Bitcoin is trading around $74,748.23, down 0.4% in 24 hours
👉 Ethereum is around $2,324, down 1.5%

On-chain data indicates significant shorting in the market, which increases the risk of a sharp short squeeze and could push BTC to $125,000. #BTC
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GOLD

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Friday but were headed for a modest weekly gain as markets anticipated new ceasefire talks between the US and Iran.

Soft US inflation data also supported the precious metal, as did a weaker dollar. However, the US currency recovered slightly on Friday, putting pressure on metal prices.

Spot gold fell 0.2% to $4,782.34 per ounce, while gold futures were down 0.1% to $4,803.29 per ounce by 1:16 a.m.

Spot prices were up about 0.9% for the week, having earlier advanced on growing hopes for new peace talks between the US and Iran. US President Donald Trump noted improved relations with the country and expressed optimism about new talks before their ceasefire agreement expires next week.

Markets were also encouraged by the US brokering a 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

However, gold's gains were capped by lingering caution about the inflationary impact of the war with Iran, especially as oil prices remained elevated due to the prospect of continued disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Spot prices remained within the $4,700-$4,900 per ounce trading range established over the past week, with few signs of a breakout.

Other precious metals outperformed gold this week. Spot silver fell 0.4% to $78.3065 per ounce on Friday, while spot platinum fell 0.4% to $2,083.15 per ounce. Both metals are up more than 3% for the week.
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Gold prices rose above $4,810 on hopes of a ceasefire between the countries. The parties reached an agreement in principle to continue the dialogue.
Gold prices rose slightly on the back of increased diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran, which eased concerns about inflation.
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The price of gold rose above $4,810 an ounce after falling 1.1% in the previous session. The rise came on the back of hopes that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran would continue, which could stabilize global markets.

At the same time, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains tense, with vessel traffic restricted due to a blockade by the United States and Iran.

Impact of the negotiations
According to media reports, the parties have an "agreement in principle" to continue the talks after the first round in Pakistan. US President Donald Trump also said that the war is "almost over".

These signals have eased pressure on energy markets and lowered inflation expectations.

Forecasts
Analysts say gold remains under pressure due to high rates and volatile liquidity.

The policy response will be key

- said Standard Chartered's Suki Cooper, adding that gold "is no longer moving in step with risk assets."
Gold prices have fallen about 9% since the start of the war, but have recently recovered somewhat on expectations of de-escalation.#GOLD #XAU #PAXG
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🔥 Bitcoin Holds Near $74,000 After Market Rupture The crypto market has declined after a recent short squeeze, but has not lost momentum.
👉 Bitcoin is trading at $73,999.16, down 0.4% in 24 hours 👉 Ethereum is down to $2,318.10, or 1.9%
👉 The Fear and Greed Index has risen to 23 points, although the market still remains in the extreme fear zone Over the past 24 hours, approximately $547 million in positions were liquidated in the crypto market, of which about $446 million were short positions.#BTC #ETH
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#SEC #SECEasesBrokerRulesforCertainDeFiInterfaces
JUST IN: 🇺🇸 SEC officially approves ending Pattern Day Trader rule, eliminating the $25,000 minimum for day trading.
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#CryptoMarketRebounds
Has the alt season begun? 😁

The cryptocurrency market is mostly in the green today — BTC is already above $74k. In the last 24 hours, it has liquidated shorts for ~$400 million.

The positive is again being tied to geopolitics: information has emerged that the US is allegedly reversing the operation, and Iran has agreed to postpone its nuclear program for 5 years.

I wonder how oil, which can be traded on Binance, will behave. But even more interesting — when gasoline prices fall in our country 😁.
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