[Daily Gold #12] – How War Shapes Gold Prices: The Middle East Tension and the Rush to Safe Assets
Discover how wars and geopolitical conflicts shape gold prices. The 2025 Middle East crisis proves again why gold is the ultimate safe-haven investment. How War Shapes Gold Prices: The Middle East Tension and the Rush to Safe Assets 📌 Table of Contents War Creates Uncertainty – And Gold Thrives on It Historical Examples of Gold Spikes During War Why Gold? – The Psychology of Safe-Haven Assets The Middle East Factor – A Special Case Is Now a Good Time to Buy Gold? FAQ: Gold & War 1. War Creates Uncertainty – And Gold Thrives on It Gold has long been considered a hedge against uncertainty. Military conflicts shake financial markets and raise concerns over inflation, trade disruptions, and oil prices. In such times, gold provides perceived stability. After Israel’s April 2025 airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, the global spot price for gold jumped over 3% in 48 hours. 2. Historical Examples of Gold Spikes During War Gulf War (1990–1991): G...