As of February 20, 2026, spot gold is trading near the $5,000 per ounce threshold, closing at approximately $5,001.07 in recent sessions. The market is currently characterized by a tug-of-war between heightened geopolitical safe-haven demand and a hawkish outlook from the Federal Reserve.
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Oil Holds Near Six-Month High as Trump Sets Iran Deal Deadline
Iran Deal News: President Donald Trump warned Iran on Thursday that it must make a deal over its nuclear program or “really bad things” will happen, and appeared to set a deadline of no more than 10 to 15 days before the US might take action.
Gold Price Holds Near $5,000 as Lunar New Year Holiday Slows Global Trading Activity
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