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Gold and oil markets react to US interest rate expectations and Middle East tensions

Global financial markets are experiencing significant volatility driven by geopolitical tensions and shifting monetary policy expectations. Gold prices have seen sharp declines, with spot ounce prices dropping below $4,200 as investors weigh the impact of rising US Treasury yields and potential Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. In Turkey, gram gold prices have also retreated, while the BIST 100 index experienced losses.

Geopolitical instability in the Middle East is a primary driver of market movement. US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal for a seven-day truce that included the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This impasse has contributed to rising oil prices, with Brent crude trading above $100 per barrel, fueling inflation concerns and increasing the likelihood of sustained high interest rates.

In South America, the US dollar strengthened against the Brazilian real, reaching R$ 5.22, its highest level since March, amid global risk aversion and capital flight from emerging markets. Meanwhile, in Türkiye, industry leaders suggest the nation has the capacity to produce 50 tonnes of gold annually through advancing mining projects, with long-term potential estimated at significantly higher levels.

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Borsa İstanbul · Donald Trump · Federal Reserve · Gold · Goldman Sachs · ING · JPMorgan · JPMorgan Chase & Co. · Mehmet Yılmaz · Morgan Stanley · Standard Chartered · Strait of Hormuz

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Borsa ve piyasalarda gün ortası [www.borsagundem.com.tr]
Dólar sobe a R$ 5,22 [dropsdejogos.uai.com.br]