Gold Rebounds Above $5,000 Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Gold prices surged past $5,000 per ounce as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran triggered a flight to safety. Spot gold ROSE 2.3% to $5,060.28, while futures climbed 2.9% to $5,078.96, marking a swift recovery from last week's selloff.
The rally followed reports of a U.S. Navy intervention in the Arabian Sea, where an Iranian drone was shot down. This geopolitical friction reignited demand for haven assets, despite record outflows from Chinese gold ETFs earlier in the week.
Analysts remain bullish on gold's trajectory, with Deutsche Bank maintaining a $6,000 price target. The metal has gained 15-17% year-to-date, demonstrating resilience amid market volatility.