The renewed tension between the US and Iran has sparked cautious sentiments, causing gold prices to fall.

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27/05/2026
In early European trading, as tensions between the United States and Iran reignite, traders are feeling concerned as gold prices fall below $4,500 per ounce, failing to hold onto the gains made earlier in the week. Analysts at SocGen Financial said, "Caution and optimism surrounding US-Iran negotiations have improved overall market sentiment." They also stated, "However, confidence in reaching a solution in the short term remains limited." New York gold futures fell 0.4% to $4,483.80 per ounce. Meanwhile, investors are awaiting some speeches from Federal Reserve officials to gain more clues about monetary policy.