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Gold & Silver Market News — Apr 21, 2026, 00:10–04:10 UTC
Apr 21, 12:10 AM - 04:10 AM UTC
Gold Supported by Middle East Tensions
Gold prices held steady near $4,825 as market participants monitored geopolitical instability in the Middle East. Uncertainty surrounding a looming ceasefire deadline and US-Iran talks, which included the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, provided underlying support for the precious metal as a safe-haven asset. Currency markets showed volatility in response to the developments, though some of the initial risk-off sentiment appeared to be partially unwound.
Inflation Data Influences Currency Markets
In economic news, New Zealand's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the first quarter came in hotter than anticipated, holding steady at 3.1% year
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1Malaysia: Cautious trade outlook with export risks – UOB2USD/SGD: Rebound risk after Hormuz setback – OCBC3FX Today: Markets focus on Iran talks as tensions undermine the Dollar4USD/JPY holds below 159.00 as Iran ceasefire edges toward Wednesday deadline5China: Energy resilience under Hormuz shock – Commerzbank6AUD/USD pares Monday gap as markets downplay Iran escalation risk