The continued decline in US crude oil prices could provide impetus for gold prices.
US President Trump denied that the second consecutive day of no airstrikes against Iran was due to a weapons shortage. Whether this is true or not is worth noting, but it may not be the most pressing issue. The important question is whether the US and Iran will use this respite to arrange a new round of negotiations through intermediaries. If news emerges suggesting renewed negotiations between the two countries, risk appetite for buying gold at lower prices should increase,… … »The continued decline in US crude oil prices could provide impetus for gold prices.