{"id":115625,"date":"2026-06-12T11:46:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T06:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=115625"},"modified":"2026-06-12T11:47:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T06:17:00","slug":"gold-price-falling-today-iran-deal-risk-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/gold-price-falling-today-iran-deal-risk-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Why the Gold Price Is Falling Today: Iran Deal Signal, Risk-On Rally and Safe Haven Unwinding Explained \u2014 MCX Gold at Rs 1,49,675"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>MCX Gold (Aug Futures): Rs 1,49,675\/10g | Open Rs 1,50,595 | High Rs 1,50,600 | Low Rs 1,49,675 | Prev close Rs 1,48,932 | Fell Rs 920 (-0.61%) from opening high. MCX Silver: Rs 2,41,800\/kg | Fell from open Rs 2,42,776. Trigger: Trump Iran deal signal + risk-on rally + crude below $90.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The MCX gold fell from its intraday opening high of Rs 1,50,595 per 10 grams to Rs 1,49,675 today, a decline of Rs 920 or 0.61% from the open, as a powerful global risk-on rally driven by Trump&#8217;s Iran deal signal sent investors rotating away from safe-haven assets like gold and into equities. The Indian benchmark Sensex surged 979 points while the Nifty 50 gained 282 points, and South Korea&#8217;s KOSPI jumped 8% as the market priced in the prospect of a US-Iran deal that could end the Middle East conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The The commodity had been elevated as a safe-haven asset throughout the US-Iran conflict, which drove Brent crude to above $140 per barrel at the April 2026 peak. As peace hopes strengthen, the war risk premium embedded in the this premium is beginning to unwind.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=gold-price-falling\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Research From Univest<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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Silver: Live Data Today<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/gold-price-falling-today-iran-deal-risk-on\/#6_Reasons_Why_the_Gold_Price_Is_Falling_Today\" title=\"6 Reasons Why the Gold Price Is Falling Today\">6 Reasons Why the Gold Price Is Falling Today<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/gold-price-falling-today-iran-deal-risk-on\/#Gold_Price_and_India_What_Falling_International_Prices_Mean\" title=\"Gold Price and India: What Falling International Prices Mean\">Gold Price and India: What Falling International Prices Mean<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/gold-price-falling-today-iran-deal-risk-on\/#Technical_Levels_for_MCX_Gold_Price\" title=\"Technical Levels for MCX Gold Price\">Technical Levels for MCX Gold Price<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/gold-price-falling-today-iran-deal-risk-on\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/gold-price-falling-today-iran-deal-risk-on\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/gold-price-falling-today-iran-deal-risk-on\/#Why_is_the_gold_price_falling_today_on_MCX\" title=\"Why is the gold price falling today on MCX?\">Why is the gold price falling today on MCX?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/gold-price-falling-today-iran-deal-risk-on\/#Does_the_Iran_deal_mean_gold_prices_will_keep_falling\" title=\"Does the Iran deal mean gold prices will keep falling?\">Does the Iran deal mean gold prices will keep falling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/gold-price-falling-today-iran-deal-risk-on\/#Should_you_sell_gold_or_gold_ETFs_when_the_gold_price_is_falling\" title=\"Should you sell gold or gold ETFs when the gold price is falling?\">Should you sell gold or gold ETFs when the gold price is falling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/gold-price-falling-today-iran-deal-risk-on\/#How_does_MCX_gold_price_relate_to_the_international_gold_price\" title=\"How does MCX gold price relate to the international gold price?\">How does MCX gold price relate to the international gold price?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MCX_Gold_and_Silver_Live_Data_Today\"><\/span><strong>MCX Gold and Silver: Live Data Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">Commodity<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">MCX Symbol<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">LTP<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">Open<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">High<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">Low<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">Prev Close<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">Change vs Open<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Gold (Aug Futures)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">GOLD26AUGFUT<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 1,49,675\/10g<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 1,50,595<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 1,50,600<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 1,49,675<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 1,48,932<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">-Rs 920 from open (-0.61%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Silver (Jul Futures)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">SILVER26JULFUT<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 2,41,800\/kg<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 2,42,776<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 2,44,817<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 2,41,800<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rs 2,39,653<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">-Rs 976 from open (-0.40%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"background: #E8EAFF; border-radius: 14px; padding: 22px 26px 18px; margin: 24px 0; cursor: pointer;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #0a0a23; margin: 0 0 8px;\">Track MCX Gold and Commodity Data Live on Univest<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #3a3a5c; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Univest covers MCX gold price, silver, and all commodity markets with daily analysis.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 18px; color: #3a3a5c; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li>Live MCX gold price with Iran deal and inflation correlation tracking<\/li>\n<li>Silver and precious metals daily research from Univest<\/li>\n<li>Gold ETF, Sovereign Gold Bond and Titan stock analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #3B7FFF; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; padding: 10px 22px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/payment?planType=ALL_PRO%20PLANS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the Stocks \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Reasons_Why_the_Gold_Price_Is_Falling_Today\"><\/span><strong>6 Reasons Why the Gold Price Is Falling Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">Reason<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">Mechanism<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #000; color: #fff; text-align: left;\">Today&#8217;s Context<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">1. Risk-On Rally<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">When equities rise, investors move money from gold (safe haven) to stocks<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Sensex +979 pts, Nifty +1.22% , capital leaving gold for equities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">2. Iran Deal Signal<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Iran conflict drove safe-haven demand; deal reverses it<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Trump: &#8216;Made great settlement with Iran&#8217; , war risk reduces<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">3. Crude Oil Falling<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Lower crude reduces inflation expectations; gold is an inflation hedge<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Brent below $90 , lower inflation = less need for gold hedge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">4. Dollar Dynamics<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Risk-on strengthens equity demand, reduces safe-haven USD and gold flows<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">USD\/INR: Rs 95.55 , risk assets preferred over safe havens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">5. Opportunity Cost<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Rising equity and bond markets make gold&#8217;s zero-yield less attractive<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Nifty at 23,444 vs gold&#8217;s flat yield creates reallocation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">6. Iran Conflict Premium Unwinding<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Gold built a large war-risk premium since Feb 2026; peace unwinds it<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 7px 9px; background: #fff; color: #000;\">Gold was elevated at Rs 1,55,000+ at peak conflict; premium deflating<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gold_Price_and_India_What_Falling_International_Prices_Mean\"><\/span><strong>Gold Price and India: What Falling International Prices Mean<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>India imports over 800-900 tonnes of gold annually and is among the world&#8217;s largest gold consumers, a falling <strong>gold price<\/strong> has multiple effects. First, it reduces India&#8217;s import bill (gold is typically the second-largest import after crude oil), directly improving the current account deficit and supporting the Indian rupee. Second, a lower <strong>gold price<\/strong> reduces input costs for jewellery retailers like Titan Company (currently at Rs 4,078.50), Kalyan Jewellers, and Senco Gold, improving their inventory economics. Third, for holders of physical gold, gold ETFs, or Sovereign Gold Bonds, a period of price correction after a strong rally is a natural feature of the commodity cycle. MCX gold at Rs 1,49,675 has fallen from today&#8217;s high of Rs 1,50,600, but is still above yesterday&#8217;s close of Rs 1,48,932.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_Levels_for_MCX_Gold_Price\"><\/span><strong>Technical Levels for MCX Gold Price<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From a technical perspective, the At Rs 1,49,675, having tested and bounced from the intraday low. Key support is at Rs 1,48,500-1,49,000 (prior consolidation zone); resistance is at Rs 1,50,600-1,51,000 (today&#8217;s high and recent peaks). A break below Rs 1,48,000 on a closing basis would signal a more significant correction in MCX gold. A confirmed Iran deal this weekend could accelerate the unwinding of the war-risk premium, with the next next target on the downside at Rs 1,44,000-1,46,000.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Track Live Gold Price and MCX Commodity Data on the Univest Screener<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The MCX <strong>gold price<\/strong> at Rs 1,49,675 is falling from today&#8217;s open of Rs 1,50,595 due to Iran deal-driven risk-on sentiment, lower crude oil reducing inflation fears, and capital rotation from safe havens to equities. If the Iran deal is confirmed this weekend, the the correction could extend. Track live <strong>gold price<\/strong> and all MCX data on Univest.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track gold price and MCX commodity data live on Univest.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_the_gold_price_falling_today_on_MCX\"><\/span><strong>Why is the gold price falling today on MCX?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ans. The MCX gold price (August futures) has fallen from its intraday opening of Rs 1,50,595 to Rs 1,49,675 per 10 grams, a decline of approximately Rs 920 or 0.61% from the open. The fall is driven by a broad global risk-on rally triggered by US President Trump&#8217;s Iran deal signal. Gold is primarily a safe-haven asset: investors buy gold when they are fearful (wars, crises, recessions, inflation). When fear recedes, as it is today with Iran deal hopes reducing war risk, investors reduce their gold holdings and shift capital into equities, currencies, and other risk assets. Today&#8217;s Sensex surge of 979 points directly reflects this shift from gold (safe haven) to equities (risk assets).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_Iran_deal_mean_gold_prices_will_keep_falling\"><\/span><strong>Does the Iran deal mean gold prices will keep falling?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ans. If the US-Iran deal is formally signed this weekend and the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens, gold could face sustained selling pressure as the war risk premium built up over the past four months gradually unwinds. Gold had likely risen significantly from early 2026 levels when the Iran conflict drove crude oil to record highs and created strong safe-haven demand. A peace deal would also cause crude oil to fall sharply, reducing inflation expectations globally and diminishing gold&#8217;s role as an inflation hedge. However, gold tends to have a floor because central banks (especially China, India, and other emerging markets) are structural buyers. Any sharp fall in the gold price below key support levels may attract fresh buying.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_sell_gold_or_gold_ETFs_when_the_gold_price_is_falling\"><\/span><strong>Should you sell gold or gold ETFs when the gold price is falling?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ans. Whether to sell gold or gold ETFs depends on your investment thesis and holding period. If you bought gold as a short-term trade on the Iran conflict risk, the de-escalation is a reason to book profits. However, if your gold allocation is a long-term strategic portfolio hedge (5-10% of portfolio), the current dip does not change the structural case for holding gold as a diversifier and store of value. Gold tends to perform well during: recessions, currency crises, periods of high inflation, and geopolitical uncertainties. Even with the Iran deal, none of these risks are permanently eliminated. Financial planners typically recommend maintaining a 5-15% gold allocation in a well-diversified portfolio regardless of short-term price movements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_MCX_gold_price_relate_to_the_international_gold_price\"><\/span><strong>How does MCX gold price relate to the international gold price?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ans. MCX gold futures are priced in Indian rupees per 10 grams and reflect the international gold price (quoted in USD per troy ounce) adjusted for: the USD\/INR exchange rate, import duty (currently 15%), and GST (3%). At the current USD\/INR rate of approximately Rs 95.55 and MCX gold at Rs 1,49,675 per 10 grams, the implied international gold price is approximately $3,850-4,000 per troy ounce (after adjusting for duties and taxes). This means when the rupee strengthens (as it is today, +37 paise), MCX gold faces additional downward pressure in rupee terms even if the international USD gold price is flat. Conversely, rupee weakness amplifies MCX gold price gains.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is the gold price falling today on MCX?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The MCX gold price (August futures) has fallen from its intraday opening of Rs 1,50,595 to Rs 1,49,675 per 10 grams, a decline of approximately Rs 920 or 0.61% from the open. The fall is driven by a broad global risk-on rally triggered by US President Trump's Iran deal signal. Gold is primarily a safe-haven asset: investors buy gold when they are fearful (wars, crises, recessions, inflation). When fear recedes, as it is today with Iran deal hopes reducing war risk, investors reduce their gold holdings and shift capital into equities, currencies, and other risk assets. Today's Sensex surge of 979 points directly reflects this shift from gold (safe haven) to equities (risk assets).\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does the Iran deal mean gold prices will keep falling?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"If the US-Iran deal is formally signed this weekend and the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens, gold could face sustained selling pressure as the war risk premium built up over the past four months gradually unwinds. Gold had likely risen significantly from early 2026 levels when the Iran conflict drove crude oil to record highs and created strong safe-haven demand. A peace deal would also cause crude oil to fall sharply, reducing inflation expectations globally and diminishing gold's role as an inflation hedge. However, gold tends to have a floor because central banks (especially China, India, and other emerging markets) are structural buyers. 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