Gold drops on US-Iran hostilities ahead of US inflation report
XAU/USD analysis
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on Tuesday [1] after President Trump accused Tehran of downing a US Apache helicopter [2]. This follows Israel-Iran hostilities earlier in the week [3]. The flare-up raises concerns over prospects of a diplomatic solution, sustaining risk-off dollar inflows.
With the Strait of Hormuz still under a dual blockade restricting energy flows, oil prices remain elevated, fuelling inflation. The last US CPI report showed accelerating and broadening price pressures, driving the Fed toward a more hawkish stance and supporting market bets for a rate hike. Another hot print later today would cement these expectations as the Fed meets next week amid a wave of pivotal central bank decisions.
Continued geopolitical uncertainty and higher-for-longer Fed expectations sustain dollar demand and weigh on gold, which is having another difficult month. XAU/USD extends its decline deeper into bear territory, bringing it to the verge of new 2026 lows. However, the move is technically stretched, which could facilitate a recovery toward the EMA200 that would challenge the downside bias.
Any downside surprise in today's inflation print could ease rate hike expectations and lend support to the case for a temporary energy-driven impulse. This will be the first decision under President Trump's pick Kevin Warsh, and markets will be watching closely for signals on the Fed's intended path. Meanwhile, the US President insisted that a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is "two or three" days away [4], the military strike was described as a "self-defence" move and Iran and Israel have paused strikes against each other. A successful resolution to the Middle East conflict would improve sentiment and could ease inflation fears, pulling the rug from under the dollar and allowing gold to rebound.
Nikos Tzabouras
Senior Financial Editorial Writer
Nikos Tzabouras is a graduate of the Department of International & European Economic Studies at the Athens University of Economics and Business. With extensive experience in market analysis and a strong foundation in international relations, he brings a unique perspective to financial markets. Nikos emphasizes not only technical analysis but also on fundamentals and the growing influence of geopolitics on financial trends.
As a Senior Financial Editorial Writer, he delivers comprehensive and forward-looking insights across a wide range of asset classes, including equities, commodities, and currencies. His work explores how macroeconomic events, political developments, and global policies impact market dynamics, providing readers with a deeper understanding of both short-term movements and long-term trends.
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