Gold prices experienced a boost following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. According to BlockBeats, this development eased financial conditions and supported broader risk appetite. However, the gains were later erased after Israel launched an attack on Lebanon, prompting a strong response from Iran, which insisted that Lebanon was included in the ceasefire agreement. The ceasefire remains in effect, with the first round of U.S.-Iran talks scheduled to take place in Islamabad. If both parties agree, the negotiations may be extended. Despite the ceasefire, the risk of renewed conflict persists as the U.S. and Iran have not formally ended hostilities.
In the short term, traders have adjusted their expectations, turning more bullish on gold. However, if the negotiations fail and conflict resumes, market sentiment could quickly reverse.