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Gold prices climbed following a pause in US-Iran military strikes, which helped ease oil prices and inflation concerns. The precious metal has been hovering around US$4,000 per ounce since late June, a level that some traders view as a key support. The article notes that while gold is traditionally seen as an inflation hedge, its attractiveness may diminish under certain conditions. The report was published by The Business Times Singapore on July 27, 2026.
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Gold has largely hovered around US$4,000 an ounce since late June, which some traders see as a key support level.
Despite traditionally being seen as an inflation hedge, gold becomes less attractive when inflation fears subside, as the pause in US-Iran strikes has helped ease oil prices and broader inflation concerns.
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The Business TimesRegional
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