Noticias del mercado del oro y la plata — 7 jul 2026, 04:10–08:10 UTC
Middle East Tensions Bolster Safe-Haven Demand
Geopolitical risks escalated following reports that Iran fired missiles at commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The incident in the critical oil chokepoint contributed to a rise in crude oil prices and supported the US Dollar on safe-haven flows.
US Dollar Moves on Shifting Fed Outlook
The US Dollar saw varied performance against its peers as market expectations for future Federal Reserve rate hikes appeared to be easing. This sentiment contributed to a ninth consecutive day of gains for the British Pound against the greenback.
Economic Signals from Asia-Pacific Remain Mixed
Economic data from the Asia-Pacific region presented a complex picture, with China's central bank setting a stronger yuan fixing rate while reports highlighted underlying job market strains. In Australia, a drop in job advertisements signaled a cooling labor market, and Australian shares saw gold miners' stocks act as a drag on the broader index.
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