COMEX gold holds near $4,000 as US-Iran tensions lift inflation fears; silver rises 1.3% to $57.75
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Gold and silver are trading near recent ranges as US-Iran tensions support safe-haven interest but higher oil prices amplify inflation risk and reinforce a Fed "higher for longer" narrative. COMEX gold steadied around $4,000 while silver rose, yet rising rate-hike odds (FedWatch December hike probability up to 83%) increase real-rate headwinds for non-yielding metals, limiting upside despite geopolitical uncertainty.
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On 20 July, COMEX gold futures held steady near $4,000 per ounce, while COMEX silver futures rose 1.3% to $57.75. MCX gold and silver futures also moved in tandem. The US-Iran conflict entered its fifth month, with the United States carrying out a tenth straight day of strikes aimed at reducing Tehran’s ability to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran said talks could still continue. Oil prices briefly climbed to a more than one-month high, stoking inflation concerns and reinforcing expectations of a “higher for longer” Federal Reserve stance that weighed on precious metals.
