Asian market early trading sees gold prices slightly higher as signs of easing tensions in the Middle East emerge.

MaticHoleFiller · 2026-04-01T02:59:47+00:00

Gold prices edged higher as signs of easing tensions in the Middle East emerged, potentially leading to lower oil prices and easing concerns over Federal Reserve rate hikes. Spot gold rose 0.3%, to $4,686.07 per ounce.U.S. President Trump told aides he is willing to end the war with Iran, even though most of the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Middle Eastern news reports suggest that Iranian President Pzehiziyan may be willing to consider ending the war if certain demands are met. Four members of the OCBC Research Department stated in a report that if geopolitical tensions ease or concerns about economic growth reemerge, expectations for the Fed to ease policy could return. They added that in such a scenario, real yields might decline, providing support for gold.

MaticHoleFiller

2026-04-01 02:59:47

Gold is edging higher slightly as signs suggest that tensions in the Middle East are easing, which could lead to lower oil prices and ease concerns about central bank rate hikes. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $4,686.07 per ounce.

The U.S. President Trump told aides that he is willing to end the war with Iran, even if most of the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Middle East news reports that Iran’s President Pezeshkian may be willing to consider ending the war, provided that certain demands are met. In a report, four members of the Research Department of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Group said that if geopolitical tensions ease or concerns about economic growth reemerge, expectations for the Federal Reserve to loosen policy could return. They added that in such a scenario, real yields may decline, which would support gold.

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