USD Dollar Rate vs Gold Price: Experts predict rates amidst Israel-Iran conflict
Israel-Iran war like situation seems to be bolstering US Dollar or USD rate as well as
gold price
on Friday. Gold prices soared and the US dollar gained against major currencies, including the euro and yen as investors and markets flocked to safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions following the outbreak of an Israeli-Iranian conflict.
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Spot gold rose 1.7 per cent at $3,439.79 an ounce as of 0923 (EDT), coming within striking distance of its record high of $3,500.05 set in April. Prices gained more than 4 per cent so far this week. US gold futures added 1.7 per cent to $3,461.
Goldman Sachs reiterated its forecast that structurally strong central bank buying will raise the gold price to $3,700/toz by end-2025 and $4,000 by mid-2026. BofA sees a path for gold to rally to $4,000/oz over the next 12 months.
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The US dollar gained 0.62 per cent to 144.36 against the Japanese yen and rose 0.39 per cent to 0.813 against the Swiss franc, with the greenback on track to snap two straight sessions of losses against safe-haven currencies. The dollar, however, is still poised for a weekly loss against both the yen and the franc, with markets worried about Trump's tariffs.
Juan Perez, director of trading at Monex USA in Washington, said the U.S. dollar tends to gain in times of physical uncertainty and chaos including the Israel-Iran conflict, although tariffs remain the main concern among investors.
Israel-Iran Conflict
Israel launched a barrage of strikes across Iran on Friday, attacking nuclear facilities and missile factories and killing a swath of military commanders. Iran responded with an armada of drones against Israeli targets.
US President Donald Trump, Israel's main ally, urged Iran to reach a deal on its nuclear program, suggesting that Tehran had brought the attack on itself by resisting a U.S. ultimatum in talks to restrict its uranium enrichment.
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Q1. What is going on between Israel and Iran?
A1. Israel launched a barrage of strikes across Iran on Friday, attacking nuclear facilities and missile factories and killing a swath of military commanders. Iran responded with an armada of drones against Israeli targets.
Q2. What is Donald Trump's stance on Israel-Iran Conflict?
A2. US President Donald Trump, Israel's main ally, urged Iran to reach a deal on its nuclear program, suggesting that Tehran had brought the attack on itself by resisting a U.S. ultimatum in talks to restrict its uranium enrichment.
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