*Walter Bloomberg(@DeItaone):GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS COMPLICATE GOLD'S BULL CASE Middle East tensions are creating mixed signals for gold, according to American Hartford Gold president Max Baecker. While geopolitical uncertainty supports safe-haven demand, rising energy prices could fuel inflation, strengthen the dollar, and pressure gold. Central bank purchases have roughly doubled from pre-2022 levels, while China has increased its gold reserves for 23 consecutive months. Related assets: $GLD $IAU $GDX

2026.10.26 18:01

GEOPOLITICAL TENSIONS COMPLICATE GOLD'S BULL CASE Middle East tensions are creating mixed signals for gold, according to American Hartford Gold president Max Baecker. While geopolitical uncertainty supports safe-haven demand, rising energy prices could fuel inflation, strengthen the dollar, and pressure gold. Central bank purchases have roughly doubled from pre-2022 levels, while China has increased its gold reserves for 23 consecutive months. Related assets: $GLD $IAU $GDX