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"Gold is pulling back after two superb days, as President Trump was quite bellicose in his tone, referring to aggressive plans over the coming weeks."
— Tai Wong , Other
"Gold is pulling back after two superb days, as president Trump was quite bellicose in his tone, referring to aggressive plans over the coming weeks. It suggests the optimism of the past few days was exuberant and there will be some retracement ahead of the long weekend."
— Tai Wong , Other
"The United States would carry out aggressive strikes on Iran over the next two to three weeks and was nearing 'completion of its main strategic objectives' in the conflict."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"the Burkinabe security forces and allied armed militias appears to be more violent and brutal than militant groups such as Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin."
— Ilaria Allegrozzi , Activist
"threatens more attacks on Iran"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"vows to hit Iran extremely hard"
— Donald Trump , Politician
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Gold prices declined after President Trump's announcement of continued military actions in Iran, leading to higher crude prices and dampened expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts.
Gold prices rose as President Trump indicated a potential end to the Iran conflict, with spot gold up 2% to $4,762.14/oz, following a significant decline in March.
Oil prices rose over 2% as President Trump's escalating threats toward Iran intensified geopolitical tensions, leading to higher crude prices and market volatility.
Gold prices fell over 1% after President Trump's announcement of continued military actions in Iran, with spot gold dropping to $4,694.48 an ounce.
Gold prices are at a critical juncture, with spot gold stabilizing around $4,717 after a significant drop in March, amid expectations of President Trump's address on the Iran offensive.
Gold prices rose for a fourth straight session as President Trump signaled a potential exit from the Iran conflict, with spot gold up 0.6% to $4,694.16 an ounce.
Oil prices rose more than 4% and Asian stocks fell after President Trump's address stating the U.S. will continue to hit Iran hard and 'finish the job' soon.
Oil prices surged over 4%, while gold and Asian stocks declined after President Trump's vow to continue 'hitting Iran very hard' and 'finish the job' soon.
Spot gold fell 2% to $4,664.39 per ounce following President Trump's remarks about ongoing military operations in Iran, which also pushed crude prices higher and dampened hopes for U.S. interest rate cuts.
Gold prices declined after President Trump's announcement of continued military actions in Iran, leading to higher crude prices and dampened expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts.
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