Gold prices edge higher to $5,009.90 per troy ounce ahead of FOMC decision, as markets balance safe-haven demand from U.S.-Iran tensions against inflation concerns from elevated oil prices, with analysts suggesting upside momentum may be exhausted despite potential for new record highs.
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The dollar-won exchange rate climbed 6.20 won to 1,451.10 on February 19, driven by hawkish FOMC minutes, strong U.S. data, and geopolitical risks, with foreign investors selling Korean equities.
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Gold futures on COMEX surged over 2% to reclaim the $5,000 mark, driven by bargain buying amid geopolitical uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran and Ukraine-Russia talks, while trading volumes remained subdued due to the Lunar New Year holiday in Asia.
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Europe’s largest pension fund, ABP, cut US Treasury holdings by 34% after Trump’s tariff move, shifting assets to European bonds amid rising geopolitical uncertainty.
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South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance maintained its outlook for continued economic recovery, citing improved consumption and a surge in semiconductor exports, while warning of persistent uncertainties from global geopolitical tensions and U.S. tariffs.
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Africa: Africa Stands to Benefit From Gold Rally Amid Global Instability: [Daba Finance] The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the Trump administration has added a new layer of geopolitical uncertainty, reinforcing gold's role as a global safe-haven asset and pushing prices to record levels. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TQH3Mh #Africa #GoldRally #GeopoliticalUncertainty #SafeHaven #Investment

Gold prices in Pakistan today – 7 January 2026 Rates

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Gold prices in New York held steady as investors awaited the outcome of the US-Russia summit, with December futures edging up 0.05% amid muted reaction to US economic data.
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After a three-year drought, the #IPOmarket is showing signs of recovery, with #Circle’s 500% surge sparking optimism. This positive #momentum, coupled with #CoreWeave’s strong performance, is encouraging for #venturecapital firms, which rely on #IPOs to generate profits for their investors. However, potential roadblocks, such as #geopoliticaluncertainty and #regulatoryhurdles, remain. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/03/ipo-market-boost-from-circle-500percent-surge-vcs-say-drought-may-be-ending.html