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Gold & Silver Market News — Apr 20, 2026, 20:10–00:10 UTC
Apr 20, 08:10 PM - 12:10 AM UTC
Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Precious Metals
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East initially bolstered the US Dollar and Treasury yields, creating headwinds for precious metals. The resulting risk-off sentiment and flight to the dollar as a safe haven contributed to a retreat in both gold and silver prices. Meanwhile, the conflict caused oil prices to surge, raising concerns about energy costs and market
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1Silver retreats as Middle East tensions bolster Dollar, higher-for-longer rate bets2USD/TRY: Risk of sharper Lira sell-off on CBT hesitation – Commerzbank3Gold slips toward $4,800 as Iran tensions lift yields and Oil4EUR/USD rebounds within Friday's range as Iran ceasefire deadline looms5Dow Jones Industrial Average futures flat, Oil surges 5% on Iran escalation6USD/JPY dips as US Dollar eases, Oil strength limits Yen gains