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The escalating tensions in the Middle East, coupled with soaring oil prices pushing up interest rate expectations, have caused gold to fluctuate at high levels.

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Expectations of easing tensions in the Middle East boosted risk sentiment, and the pound continued its rebound against the dollar.

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Institutions: Gold is a high-quality, liquid asset and is playing its due role.

2026-04-16 11:33:13

The escalating tensions in the Middle East, coupled with soaring oil prices pushing up interest rate expectations, have caused gold to fluctuate at high levels.

2026-04-16 10:27:14

While the US extends an olive branch, it also brandishes the sanctions stick. Iran suddenly loosens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz! Can Pakistan's move resolve this deadlock?

2026-04-16 09:18:39

April 16th Financial Breakfast: The US and Iran may hold face-to-face talks again; gold prices hold above $4800; US oil prices fall below $90.

2026-04-16 07:26:54

Gold prices rose and then fell back as tensions between the US and Iran eased and the Federal Reserve issued hawkish guidance.

2026-04-16 01:00:33

Was the one-month high in gold a trap? Who's behind it all?

2026-04-15 21:34:16

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LME copper futures surged more than 3.3% as easing tensions in the Middle East boosted expectations for global industrial demand.

2026-04-08 15:30:27

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt aluminum supply, and aluminum prices may maintain their upward trend.

2026-04-07 13:46:10

The continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz may cause copper prices to fall further.

2026-04-07 13:31:59

Tight supply coupled with a recovery in demand led to a sharp short-term rise in CBOT soybean oil prices.

2026-03-30 15:53:14

The shadow of USD/JPY intervention looms, and energy inflation exacerbates pressure on Japanese debt.

2026-03-27 18:30:29

Tin prices continue to fluctuate at high levels! Supply disruptions are the biggest variable.

2026-03-27 11:32:53

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Central Bank	Current Rate	Next Forecast	Last (Non-zero) Change (Basis Points)	Historical High	Historical Low	Latest CPI
Federal Reserve	3.5-3.75 2026-03-18	3.75 2026-04-29	-25 2024-12-19	20 1980-03-04	0-0.25 2008-12-27	3.3
European Central Bank	2.15 2026-03-19	2.4 2026-04-30	-25 2025-06-05	4.75 2000-10-05	0.00 2016-03-16	2.5
Bank of Japan	0.75 2026-03-19	1 2026-04-28	25 2025-12-29	9.00 2008-10-31	-0.10 2016-01-29	1.3
Bank of England	3.75 2026-03-19	3.75 2026-04-30	-25 2025-12-18	17 1979-11-15	0.1 2020-03-26	3
Swiss National Bank	0 2026-03-19	待预测 2026-06-18	-25 2025-06-19	3.5 2000-02-03	-0.75 2015-01-15	0.3
Reserve Bank of Australia	4.1 2026-03-17	4.35 2026-05-05	25 2026-03-17	17.00 1990-01-22	0.75 2019-10-01	3.6
Bank of Canada	2.25 2026-03-18	2.25 2026-04-29	-25 2025-10-29	8.06 1995-02-23	0.25 2009-04-21	1.8
Reserve Bank of New Zealand	2.25 2026-04-08	2.25 2026-05-27	-25 2025-11-26	8.25 2007-07-26	0.25 2020-03-16	3.1

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Institutions: Gold is a high-quality, liquid asset and is playing its due role.

The escalating tensions in the Middle East, coupled with soaring oil prices pushing up interest rate expectations, have caused gold to fluctuate at high levels.

While the US extends an olive branch, it also brandishes the sanctions stick. Iran suddenly loosens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz! Can Pakistan's move resolve this deadlock?

April 16th Financial Breakfast: The US and Iran may hold face-to-face talks again; gold prices hold above $4800; US oil prices fall below $90.

Gold prices rose and then fell back as tensions between the US and Iran eased and the Federal Reserve issued hawkish guidance.

Was the one-month high in gold a trap? Who's behind it all?

Market Analysis

LME copper futures surged more than 3.3% as easing tensions in the Middle East boosted expectations for global industrial demand.

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt aluminum supply, and aluminum prices may maintain their upward trend.

The continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz may cause copper prices to fall further.

Tight supply coupled with a recovery in demand led to a sharp short-term rise in CBOT soybean oil prices.

The shadow of USD/JPY intervention looms, and energy inflation exacerbates pressure on Japanese debt.

Tin prices continue to fluctuate at high levels! Supply disruptions are the biggest variable.

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