Gold prices steady amid US-Iran negotiations
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Strait of Hormuz
June 20-22, 2026
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Gold prices stabilized near $4,190 an ounce following progress in US-Iran talks. A communication line was established to secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The US issued a 60-day license for Iran to sell limited oil.
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