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Commodity markets traded higher on June 17, with crude oil and gold prices advancing as investors assessed US-Iran peace prospects and awaited the Federal Reserve's policy outlook.

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Middle East, Strait of Hormuz

Who
US, Iran, Federal Reserve
What
Commodity markets traded higher on June 17, with crude oil and gold prices advancing as investors assessed US-Iran peace prospects and awaited the Federal Reserve's policy outlook.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:38:55 GMT · 1h 33m ago
Where
Middle East, Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
Investors assessed prospects of a lasting peace agreement between the US and Iran and its potential impact on oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, and awaited greater clarity on the Federal Reserve's policy outlook.
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The potential for a US-Iran peace agreement is influencing global oil supplies and prices, especially through the critical Strait of Hormuz, while uncertainty also drives demand for safe-haven assets like gold, reflecting broader market sentiment tied to geopolitical stability and central bank policy.

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