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Gold Steady as Traders Assess Impact of Hormuz Flare-Up on Rates

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 06 August 2026, 23:43 UTC By Yihui Xie 1 min read
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Gold Steady as Traders Assess Impact of Hormuz Flare-Up on Rates Gold moved in a narrow range as traders assessed the impact of a reported Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz on the Federal Reserve’s path for interest rates. Bullion was trading around $4,245 an ounce, after ending the previous session down 0.2%. Local media reported that Iran struck “hostile targets” in the critical waterway and would seek to bar US and Israeli vessels from passing through.

Gold Steady as Traders Assess Impact of Hormuz Flare-Up on Rates Gold moved in a narrow range as traders assessed the impact of a reported Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz on the Federal Reserve’s path for interest rates. Bullion was trading around $4,245 an ounce, after ending the previous session down 0.2%. Local media reported that Iran struck “hostile targets” in the critical waterway and would seek to bar US and Israeli vessels from passing through. Tehran had earlier said a pact with Oman on opening shipping lanes was in the final stages.
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