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Gold & Silver Market News — Apr 20, 2026, 04:10–08:10 UTC
Apr 20, 04:10 AM - 08:10 AM UTC
Geopolitical Tensions Drive Market Volatility
Renewed tensions between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz are fueling market uncertainty, with Iran's military warning of retaliation after a US naval seizure. This escalation, described by Iran's foreign ministry as a ceasefire violation, has had a direct impact on energy markets, pushing crude oil prices higher. The volatility has
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1Gold slumps below $4,800 on renewed Strait of Hormuz tensions2Japanese Yen edges lower on renewed US–Iran tensions3Iran's military warns of imminent retaliation after US naval seizure4PBOC leaves Loan Prime Rates unchanged in April5EUR/USD remains subdued near 1.1750 amid renewed US-Iran tensions6Pound Sterling remains on the back foot as US-Iran tensions lift USD; bears seem hesitant