
Gold rebounded at the start of the week after falling below $3,900 on Friday to its lowest level since October 2025. Hopes for a US-Iran diplomatic deal weighed on the safe-haven dollar, while oil-led inflation kept Fed rate-hike expectations alive.
Iran proposed a 48-hour plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Diplomacy-driven declines in oil reduce inflation and rate-hike expectations, supporting gold and weakening the dollar. A failed deal or renewed strikes could reverse this and push energy and fertilizer costs higher for feed producers.
After 1,637 past bearish macro events, DXY moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (39% higher; middle half -0.6% to +0.3%), and -0.2% over 20.
After 565 past bearish macro events, WTI moved a median -1.4% over 5 sessions (41% higher; middle half -5.9% to +3.0%), and -0.5% over 20.
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