Gold Rises on US-Iran Diplomacy Hopes

2026-04-15 23:47 By Jam Kaimo Samonte 1 min. read

Gold climbed back above $4,800 an ounce on Thursday, recovering from the prior session’s losses as investors assessed the outlook for renewed negotiations and a potential long-term peace deal between the US and Iran that could help ease inflation pressures.

Reports suggested Washington and Tehran are considering extending their two-week ceasefire to allow more time for talks, even as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed under a dual blockade.

Attention is now shifting to a possible second round of US-Iran discussions, expected to focus on reopening the strait and Iran’s nuclear enrichment program.

Gold has drawn support in recent weeks as diplomatic progress in the Middle East reduced concerns over inflation and possible central bank tightening.

However, the precious metal remains nearly 9% lower since the conflict began.



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