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economicApr 16, 2026

Gold gains on softer dollar, markets eye US-Iran developments

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FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold rose 0.9% to 4,830.66 per ounce by 0103GMT. U.S. gold futures for June delivery gained 0.6% to $4,852.40. * The U.S. dollar hovered near its lowest level in more than a month, making the greenback-denominated commodities, such as bullion, more affordable for holders of other currencies.

Source: SECTIONS Gold gains; Markets Eye Us-Iran Developments Reuters — Read the full report

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  • SECTIONS Gold gains; Markets Eye Us-Iran Developments ReutersBy SECTIONS Gold gains; Markets Eye Us-Iran Developments Reuters

    FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold rose 0.9% to 4,830.66 per ounce by 0103GMT. U.S. gold futures for June delivery gained 0.6% to $4,852.40. * The U.S. dollar hovered near its lowest level in more than a month, making the greenback-denominated commodities, such as bullion, more affordable …

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