Gold prices stabilize amid Hormuz shipping deal optimism
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US Federal Reserve, Iran, Qatar
Strait of Hormuz
August 4, 2026
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Gold prices traded in a narrow range near $4,070 an ounce. Optimism regarding an interim deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz eased inflation concerns. Market expectations for US Federal Reserve rate hikes have decreased.
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