Gold Retreats 1.8% Amid Middle East Tensions and Rising Rate Expectations

Heightened US-Iran tensions could destabilize global markets, impacting oil prices and increasing regulatory scrutiny on cryptocurrencies. The post Israel shares intelligence with US on Iranian plot against Trump, raising geopolitical risk for markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Bitcoin Price Outlook as Trump Hints at Iran Talks, BTC Targets $65K appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin price moved higher on Friday as improving risk sentiment lifted the wider cryptocurrency market. BTC gained 2.65% in 24 hours, reaching $64,406 and approaching a major resistance zone. The total crypto market value rose 2.17% to $2.21 trillion during the same period. Institutional confidence and the decline in geopolitical fears led to the revived demand of key digital assets. Ethereum price also rebounded towards $1,800, and XRP price remained solid at important support. Dogecoin joined the rebound as traders returned to higher-risk assets. Trump Hints at Iran Talks as Bitcoin Price Rises US President Donald Trump said Iran had contacted Washington to discuss a possible agreement. His comments reduced fears surrounding escalating tensions in the Middle East. 🚨 Bitcoin, XRP & DOGE Jump as US-Iran Talks Continue#Bitcoin surged above $64K as #XRP and #Dogecoin gaine

The post What’s keeping Gold under pressure despite geopolitical risks? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold (XAU/USD) trades on the back foot on Friday, struggling to build on the previous day’s gains and heading for a weekly loss as renewed hostilities in the Middle East have revived fears of energy-driven inflation and Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hikes. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,098, down 0.60% on the day. The metal, however, lacks follow-through selling as traders reassess US-Iran tensions following reports that technical talks are continuing despite the military clashes, prompting a pullback in crude Oil prices. Can Gold stage a sustained recovery? While Gold has staged a modest rebound from $3,941, its lowest level since November 2025, the metal is struggling to attract meaningful buying interest. Since the US-Iran war broke out in February, Gold has behaved less like a traditional safe-haven asset and more like a rate-sensitive instrument,

The post Japan’s ‘invest locally’ plan likely to spur demand for assets like bitcoin (BTC), gold: Crypto Daily appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. This hidden form of taxation, first used by nations after World War II, allows authorities to finance deficits cheaply, gradually erode the real value of the debt burden through moderate inflation, and avoid the relatively damaging alternatives of outright default or severe austerity. (Other indebted nations like the U.S., U.K. and European countries may do the same soon enough.) Such an environment creates a strong incentive to seek assets with limited supply that may preserve purchasing power, such as bitcoin and gold. BTC has already proved its mettle: Housing prices measured in bitcoin look far cheaper than in dollars. But there’s a near-term risk worth noting. The GPIF holds $931 billion in ​foreign assets, including $232.1 billion in U.S. Treasuries. A slight diversion of capital to local assets may create jitters on Wall Street, pote

The post Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD wavers around $4,100 with the bearish trend intact appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold (XAU/USD) nurses minor losses with price action contained within Thursday’s trading range, around the $4,100 level, set for 1.6% weekly depreciation. Precious metals struggled this week as the resumption of hostilities in Iran boosted Oil prices, pressuring central banks to hike interest rates. Markets are looking for direction on Friday amid a tense calm, and rumours that mediators are working to bring Washington and Tehran back to the negotiating table. Axios cited a US official affirming on Friday that the US is still committed to finding a resolution and that technical talks to reach a nuclear deal continue. The US Dollar Index, which measures the value of the Greenback against a basket of six peers, has bounced from levels near three-week highs amid a cautious market mood, and is drawing closer to the 101.00 level, which keeps Gold upside attempts limi

The post Gold: Tentative stabilisation on oil relief – OCBC appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. OCBC strategists Christopher Wong and Sim Moh Siong highlight that Gold has rebounded as Oil prices eased, reducing inflation and Fed tightening concerns, while a softer US Dollar also supported the move. However, ETF holdings remain lower month-to-date, suggesting the recovery is more relief-driven than a decisive return of investor demand. Near term, Gold could trade with a better tone if Oil and yields stay contained. Relief-driven recovery in Gold “Gold. Tentative stabilisation on oil relief. Gold rebounded as oil prices eased from their recent spike, taking some pressure off inflation expectations, yields and Fed tightening concerns. A softer USD also helped the recovery, after the recent selloff across the precious metals complex.” “But ETF flows have yet to confirm a broader investor rebuild. Bloomberg data show total known gold ETF holdings remain lower month-to-date, even though ho

The post Bitcoin tops $64K as improving risk sentiment boosts crypto market recovery appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key takeaways Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP extended their recovery as geopolitical concerns eased. Market sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump said Iran had reached out to discuss a potential agreement. Bitcoin has surpassed the key $64,000 resistance level, with a breakout potentially strengthening the short-term outlook. Bitcoin (BTC) extended its recovery on Friday, climbing above the $64,000 level as improving investor sentiment supported a broader rebound across the cryptocurrency market. The recovery comes after geopolitical concerns eased following comments from US President Donald Trump, who said Iran had contacted the United States to discuss a potential agreement.  The remarks fueled hopes of reduced tensions in the Middle East, encouraging investors to return to risk assets. The positive sentiment also helped Ethereum (ETH) edge cl

The post Wall Street analyst raises Gold price target for 2026 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bob Bracket, a Wall Street analyst at Bernstein Research, has raised his Gold (XAUT) price target for the end of the year and the second half of 2026. Bracket raised the firm’s 2027 gold price forecast to $4,533 per ounce, signaling a potential 10.9% upside from the asset’s price of about $4,087.79 on July 10. At the beginning of this month, the firm set its 2026 gold price target at $4,180 per ounce, but has since revised. Additionally, Bracket set the firm’s second-half 2026 gold price target at $4,375 per ounce, implying a possible 7.0% upside over the coming months. The Wall Street analyst reiterated the same tailwinds likely to push gold higher in the near future. For instance, Bracket cited the strong demand for gold from global central banks, led by the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). He further noted that the asset has strong institutional support, as evidenced by limited outflows