PRECIOUS METALS | OCBC Strategist: Gold's Safe-Haven Appeal Resurfaces Amid Middle East Tensions

Gold's safe-haven demand is re-emerging as expectations for easing Middle East tensions and a weakening U.S. dollar come into play, according to Christopher Wang, a strategist at Singapore's OCBC Bank. This development underscores gold's enduring appeal as a safe-haven asset, despite previous pressures from a strong dollar. According to Jin10, the current market dynamics suggest that gold prices may continue to be influenced by the Federal Reserve's policy trajectory, the dollar's performance, and geopolitical shifts in the short term. However, the recent rebound indicates that price declines might still find support unless there is a significant rise in real yields.