Gold retreated on Wednesday following a short spike in prices triggered by expanding Middle East conflicts, as investors await more US economic cues to plot their next moves.
Bullion closed the previous session 1.1% on news of an Iranian missile strike against Israel, which rekindled the allure of save haven assets. Chanana added that gold remained an attractive hedge. “When considering how markets might react next, the key worry would be risks of an escalation, particularly if Iran’s oil assets could be targeted.”
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