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International gold prices have retreated more than 25% from their peak of $5,586 earlier this year, potentially leading to its weakest annual performance since 2013.

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West Asia

Who
United States, Israel, Iran, Morgan Stanley, Tata Mutual Fund, Vishnu Kant Upadhyay, Donald Trump
What
International gold prices have retreated more than 25% from their peak of $5,586 earlier this year, potentially leading to its weakest annual performance since 2013.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:28:21 GMT · 3h 22m ago
Where
West Asia ·
Why
Peace negotiations involving the United States, Israel, and Iran have remained stalled for more than 100 days, and crude oil prices are hovering near $90 per barrel, fueling inflation worries.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The significant drop in gold prices, despite intensifying geopolitical risks, challenges conventional market wisdom and indicates a shift in investor focus towards interest-bearing assets due to prolonged high interest rates. Continued volatility is expected, with potential for further declines if the US-Iran conflict escalates or oil prices remain high.

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    International gold prices have retreated more than 25% from their peak of $5,586 earlier this year, potentially leading to its weakest annual performance since 2013.
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