Gold prices pulled back to $4,300 as traders monitored the first U.S.-China summit in 11 years, while oil prices slumped on signs of cooling tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Gold futures opened slightly higher but retreated to the $4,300 range as investors weighed US-China summit and Iran tensions.
Brent crude fell nearly 10% over five days to under $96 on hopes of easing US-Iran tensions.
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Gold futures retreated to the $4,300 level on Wednesday as investors balanced geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the U.S.-China summit and easing Iran tensions. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil prices dropped nearly 10% over the past five days to under $96 per barrel, reflecting shifting market sentiment regarding global stability.
Gold prices are being driven by geopolitical developments, specifically the U.S.-China summit in Washington and ongoing diplomatic discussions regarding the war in Iran.