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GOLD PRICES CONTINUE TO FALL SHARPLY – WHERE IS THE REAL BOTTOM?
Gold prices continued to fall sharply despite rising geopolitical risks. During Thursday’s session, gold dropped to an intraday low of around USD 4,508 per ounce, marking a steep decline from its recent peak near USD 5,418 recorded in early March.
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Oil Surges After Middle East War as Hormuz Strait Risks Push Prices Higher
rent crude at one point jumped as much as 13% to $82.37 a barrel, the highest level since January 2025. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose more than 12%, hitting an intraday high of $75.33 a barrel, the highest since June. The sharp rally directly reflects growing concerns over potential disruptions to physical supply in the global oil market.
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Oil Prices Surge Past $80 a Barrel – How Far Can the Rally Go?
il prices extended their strong gains in Thursday’s trading session, with U.S. WTI crude rising above $80 per barrel for the first time in more than a year after reports emerged that Iran had attacked a U.S. oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.
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GOLD PRICES CONTINUE TO DECLINE FOLLOWING THE FED’S INTEREST RATE DECISION
During the U.S. trading session, spot gold dropped sharply by 4% to $4,817.20 per ounce, after earlier hitting its lowest level since February 6. This move suggests that the market is still reacting negatively to the combination of high interest rates and a strong dollar.
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Oil Prices Surge More Than 5% on Hormuz Strait Fears: Is the Market Facing a Short-Term Shock or the Start of a New Energy Crisis?
During the March 17, 2026 session, global oil prices at one point jumped by around 5% before partially easing toward the close. Brent settled at $103.42 per barrel, while WTI ended the session at $96.21 per barrel. By the morning of March 18, Brent had edged down slightly to around $102.28 per barrel
Dubai Gold Prices Rise as the Middle East Conflict Drags On: Why Gold Is Still Holding Its Appeal
On the morning of March 17, 2026, gold prices in Dubai moved higher again as defensive capital returned to precious metals. According to data cited by Khaleej Times from the Dubai Jewellery Group, 24K gold was trading at Dh607 per gram, up from Dh602.5 per gram at the previous market close
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Gold Falls Below $5,000/oz – The Corrective Scenario Still Dominates
Gold fell below key technical levels during Monday’s Asian trading session, as concerns over inflation driven by higher energy prices amid the U.S.–Israel and Iran conflict continued to weigh on sentiment, especially with geopolitical tensions showing no clear signs of easing.