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Economics3h 44m ago

Gold edged higher on Wednesday, extending gains for a fifth straight session, as optimism around the U.S.-Iran peace deal eased concerns over interest rate hikes.

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U.S., Iran, Middle East

Who
U.S. President Donald Trump, a U.S. official, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, Noel John
What
Gold edged higher on Wednesday, extending gains for a fifth straight session, as optimism around the U.S.-Iran peace deal eased concerns over interest rate hikes.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:30:31 GMT · 3h 44m ago
Where
U.S., Iran, Middle East ·
Why
Optimism around a U.S.-Iran peace deal, which includes an interim agreement for a ceasefire and allows Iran to sell oil, eased concerns over interest rate hikes, leading to higher gold prices.
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The ongoing U.S.-Iran peace deal discussions are influencing global financial markets, specifically precious metals, as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve's policy decision today, which will further clarify the near-term economic outlook.

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  1. Economics55m ago
    Benchmarks Sensex and Nifty staged decent recovery from early lows on June 17, thus building on a three-day rally fuelled by declining crude oil prices following a US-Iran peace deal.
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  2. Economics55m ago
    Benchmarks Sensex and Nifty staged decent recovery from early lows on June 17, building on a three-day rally fuelled by declining crude oil prices following a US-Iran peace deal and optimism over the Fed's interest rate decision.
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  3. Economics55m ago
    Indian benchmarks Sensex and Nifty recovered on June 17, with Sensex up 300 points from its day's low and Nifty trading above 24,000, driven by easing crude prices and optimism over the Fed's interest rate decision.
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    Crude prices tumbled as Iranian fuel may soon hit global markets, promising inflation relief and pushing bond yields lower on Wednesday.
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  5. Economics3h 37m ago
    Gold prices are climbing for the fifth consecutive session.
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  6. Economics3h 37m ago
    Gold prices are climbing for the fifth consecutive session due to optimism surrounding a U.S.-Iran peace deal.
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  7. Economics3h 43m ago
    Gold edged higher on Wednesday, extending gains for a fifth straight session, as optimism around the U.S.-Iran peace deal eased concerns over interest rate hikes, while investors awaited further details on the deal and the Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
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  8. Currently Reading3h 44m ago
    Gold edged higher on Wednesday, extending gains for a fifth straight session, as optimism around the U.S.-Iran peace deal eased concerns over interest rate hikes.

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