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Gold Rebounds as Oil Cools After the U.S. Extends the Ceasefire With Iran
Gold prices moved higher again on April 22 after the White House announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran, giving peace talks more time to continue.
U.S. Stocks Pause After a Strong Rally: Why Wall Street Has Not Given Up on the Bullish Case
After a powerful rally led by technology stocks, the U.S. equity market paused at the start of the new week. On April 20, all three major indexes closed slightly lower: the S&P 500 fell 0.24%, the Nasdaq declined 0.26%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was nearly flat, slipping just 0.01%.
Fiscal Risks and Stagflation Fears: Why Gold Prices May Still Rise Even Without Fed Rate Cuts
The gold market in 2026 is presenting a striking paradox: even if the U.S. Federal Reserve does not rush to cut interest rates, gold’s medium- to long-term outlook remains well supported.
GOLD PRICES EDGE LOWER AS U.S.-IRAN TENSIONS ESCALATE AGAIN
Gold prices slipped slightly on Monday after news that the Strait of Hormuz had been closed again sent oil prices sharply higher, reviving inflation concerns.
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Oil Surges, Stocks Wobble: When the Fate of Global Markets Is Compressed into the Strait of Hormuz
As of April 20, 2026, global financial markets entered the new week in a state of both tension and caution.
The Dollar Weakens as Risk Appetite Returns Following Signals from Hormuz
On April 17, 2026, the U.S. dollar fell to its lowest level in several weeks as global markets shifted sharply into risk-on mode after Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz had reopened to commercial vessels during a temporary ceasefire period. Reuters reported that the Dollar Index fell 0.3% to 97.96, after earlier touching 97.632, its lowest level in seven weeks
India Halts Gold and Silver Imports: A Warning Signal for Global Markets?
The global precious metals market is facing a notable variable as banks in India have unexpectedly halted gold and silver import orders. The cause does not stem from market demand, but rather from delays in the issuance of formal government authorization.