Geopolitical tensions: Gold prices continue to fall
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- Gold prices continued to fall for the second consecutive session on Monday, dropping by 0.39% to $4,046.40 per ounce for September contracts.
- The decline is partly attributed to a drop in oil prices following the U.S. president's decision to de-escalate tensions with Iran.
- Silver, however, saw a slight increase, rising by 0.07% to $57.825 per ounce for September delivery.
Gold prices extended their decline for a second consecutive session on Monday, as investors assessed geopolitical developments and their impact on commodity markets.
The price of gold dropped by $16, or 0.39%, settling at $4,046.40 per ounce for September contracts. This downturn is influenced by a broader retreat in oil prices, which followed the U.S. president's decision to step back from escalating actions against Iran, a move described by the president as a response to a significant attack.
In contrast to gold's performance, silver registered a modest gain. The price of silver increased by $0.039, or 0.07%, reaching $57.825 per ounce for September delivery.
The market continues to monitor geopolitical tensions and their ripple effects across various asset classes, with investors seeking safe havens amidst global uncertainties.
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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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