XAU (GOLD) What Happens?
Geopolitical crises, such as the Iran-Israel war, especially when occurring in the Middle East, usually have an upward effect on gold prices.
Previously:
1. US-Iran Tension (2020 - the assassination of Qasem Soleimani)
Gold rose by more than 4% within a week.
2. Israel-Gaza Wars (2021, 2023)
Short-term spikes in gold prices were observed.
3. April 2024 - After Iran's attack on Israel
Gold surpassed 2400 $ , reaching an all-time high.
When Does It Drop?
If the war is short-lived and does not escalate to major economies, although the initial reaction may be upward, there could be a pullback due to profit-taking later.
If signals of peace emerge or a diplomatic solution comes to the forefront, the gold price may drop.
Start of war 📈 Rise
Threat to energy supply 📈 Rise
Weakening of the dollar 📈 Rise
Peace / diplomacy 📉 Drop
Short-term conflict 📉 Correction