Gold Prices Rise as US-Iran Tensions and Lower Bond Yields Support Demand
Gold prices rose on Friday amid geopolitical tensions and falling bond yields. Investors are now awaiting key US inflation data for future policy clues.
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Gold prices rose on Friday as lingering tensions between the United States 
US and Iran 
IR combined with lower European government bond yields to reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion. Spot gold climbed 0.5% to $5,021.31 an ounce, leaving the metal on course for a weekly gain. This upward movement was accompanied by weekly gains across major precious metals, reflecting a shift in investor positioning in response to heightened geopolitical risk and fluctuations in European yields.
US and Iran IR combined with lower European government bond yields to reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion. Spot gold climbed 0.5% to $5,021.31 an ounce, leaving the metal on course for a weekly gain. This upward movement was accompanied by weekly gains across major precious metals, reflecting a shift in investor positioning in response to heightened geopolitical risk and fluctuations in European yields.The move in the precious-metals market is significant as it alters pricing ahead of key U.S. inflation data that could influence Federal Reserve policy. Market participants are focused on the U.S. personal consumption expenditure (PCE) inflation report due at 1330 GMT. Geopolitical timing has also become a factor following a recent warning from U.S. President Donald Trump, who set a 10 to 15 day timeframe regarding the nuclear programme in Iran.
