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08 Jun 2026, 11:51 UTC · 3h ago

Gold has tumbled during the Iran war — exposing a massive myth about geopolitical risk

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Gold prices have declined significantly despite an ongoing conflict with Iran that has lasted 100 days. — A decline in gold during a geopolitical crisis suggests a lack of safe-haven demand or a market that has already fully priced in the conflict.
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