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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday that the U.S. is leaving the door open to negotiations with Iran, as President Donald <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">Trump considers military options</a>.
In a direct message quoted by Leavitt, Trump said, "Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks."
The remarks came after days of mounting tension, as Israel targeted Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran responded with ballistic missile strikes on Israeli cities.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Hints At Diplomacy, Yet Keeps Military Option Open</h3>
Leavitt reiterated that while the administration remains ready to act militarily, its preference is clear. 
"The president has made it clear he always wants to pursue diplomacy, but believe me, he is unafraid to use strength if necessary," she said. 

She added that the U.S. has already engaged in six rounds of indirect and direct talks and confirmed a new proposal was sent to Iran.
"The deal was both realistic and acceptable," Leavitt said, without providing further details.
Leavitt emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating that Iran possesses all the necessary components to build a nuclear weapon. "Let's be very clear. Iran has all that it needs to achieve a nuclear weapon.&#8221;
The White House press secretary warned that such a development would pose an "existential threat not just to Israel, but to the United States and to the entire world." 
She reaffirmed that President Trump has been clear for decades that Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon, calling it a red line for U.S. national security.
Trump's approach of "peace through strength," Leavitt said, is unchanged. "Iran can and should make a deal. Or they will face grave consequences," she added.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
Markets highly sensitive to Middle East development swiftly reacted to the White House announcements on Thursday. 
West Texas Intermediate crude futures, which had surged to $76.50 earlier on the day, reversed sharply after the briefing, plunging toward $73 per barrel. 
Traders took the president's 14-day decision window and openness to talks as a sign that a direct U.S.-Iran conflict was less likely in the near term.
Leavitt emphasized that the president is monitoring energy markets closely. "He is paying attention and monitoring oil prices," she said, further reassuring markets.
The foreign exchange market mirrored the softening of geopolitical risk. The U.S. dollar index, which had been gaining through the day, slipped by 0.3% after the White House briefing. 
Unlike oil and the dollar, gold remained resilient. Futures on the bullion – which is tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) – ware unchanged at $3,370 per ounce. 
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Trump Gives Iran 2 Weeks To Strike A Deal Or Face US Military Action

With Wall Street shut for Juneteenth, global investors turned their eyes to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, triggering a sharp oil price rally and pulling European stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/european-markets">to multi-week lows.</a>
West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed past $76.50 per barrel on Thursday, marking their highest level since January. Investors responded to rising geopolitical risk after Tel Aviv said it targeted Iranian nuclear sites in retaliatory strikes, prompting fears of a broader regional conflict.
The tension grew after <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/trump-privately-approved-attack-plans-for-iran-but-has-withheld-final-order-4563c526">The Wall Street Journal</a> reported President Donald Trump had approved U.S. military plans for Iran but held back from issuing a final order. Trump responded on Truth Social, saying, "The Wall Street Journal has No Idea what my thoughts are concerning Iran!"
The potential for a U.S. military entry into the conflict has revived fears of shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint through which roughly 20% of global oil supply flows.
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Adding to bullish oil momentum, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported on Wednesday a staggering 11.5-million-barrel draw in crude inventories for the week ending June 13. This marks the largest weekly decline in a year, reflecting surging demand and high refinery throughput amid the peak summer fuel season.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">European Equities Tumble As Risk-Off Mode Deepens</h3>
European equities ended Thursday's session with sharp losses as investors reduced risk exposure amid geopolitical instability and energy concerns.
Italy's FTSE MIB index fell 1.59% to 38,793, touching a six-week low. 
The Euro Stoxx 50 dropped 1.38% to 5,197, while France's CAC 40 and Spain's IBEX 35 slid 1.38% and 1.36%, respectively. 
Germany's DAX closed 1.17% lower at 23,047.
Investors are bracing for Friday's diplomatic meeting between European Union leaders and Iran in Switzerland.
Monetary policy responses were mixed across Europe on Thursday.
The Swiss National Bank reduced its policy rate by 25 basis points to 0%, marking the first time borrowing costs returned to zero since negative rates ended in late 2022. The rate cut, widely expected by markets, aims to support domestic growth amid a cooling economy.
Norway's central bank also trimmed rates, aligning with a broader shift among smaller European economies facing sluggish momentum.
Meanwhile, the Bank of England kept its main interest rate unchanged at 4.25%. Six of nine Monetary Policy Committee members voted to maintain rates, while three pushed for a 25 basis point cut, reflecting growing pressure to ease financial conditions.
Despite, the broader risk-off mood, futures on gold – as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) – remained steady at $3,365 per ounce. 
In currency markets, the dollar gained slightly, with the U.S. dollar index rising 0.3% to 99.10 levels, extending its weekly rally. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">European Indices&#8217; Performance On Thursday</h3>
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Oil Prices Jump, European Markets Plummet As US-Iran Tensions Rise: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

Following gold's conspicuous correction in early April, the precious metal has marched steadily higher, with the latest tensions in the Middle East acting as a supporting catalyst. Subsequently, this backdrop may provide a tailwind for the mining sector, particularly for precious metal streaming management company Royal Gold Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGLD#NASDAQ">RGLD</a>).
Fundamentally, headlines are zeroed in on Israel's military strike against Iran, with the escalating conflict sparking two major concerns. First, Iran is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/25/06/45943707/us-economy-to-face-pretty-limited-impact-from-israel-iran-airstrikes-with-only-a-tiny-bit-recession-risk-say-economists">strategically positioned near the Strait of Hormuz</a>, which is a vital route for global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. Second and more critically, lawmakers — including Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) — have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45988135/bernie-sanders-slams-israels-illegal-attack-on-iran-says-absolutely-imperative-that-the-united-states-not-be-dragged-into-this-war">expressed deep anxieties</a> about the U.S. potentially being dragged into the conflict.
Given the seriousness of the matter, several sectors have attracted pragmatic (if not cynical) investment capital. Predictably, the precious metals ecosystem has been elevated as diplomatic solutions wane. Recently, benchmark exchange-traded funds, such as the iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>) and SPDR Gold Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/25/06/45983526/trump-wants-an-end-not-a-ceasefire-for-the-israel-iran-war-what-that-means-for-etfs">witnessed modest but consistent inflows</a>.
In fairness, as other publications have noted, RGLD stock isn't exactly the gold industry's standard bearer. At this moment, the consensus <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/rgld/analyst-ratings">analyst rating</a> for Royal Gold is 2.5, which is in Sell territory. In contrast, streaming competitor Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WPM#NYSE">WPM</a>) carries a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/wpm/analyst-ratings">3.0 rating</a> or Hold, while mining powerhouse Newmont Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>) is slightly better with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/nem/analyst-ratings">3.2 rating</a>.
Nevertheless, RGLD stock appears to provide a more "readable" signal. From a more heuristic perspective, technical analysts will likely argue that RGLD is currently charting a bullish pennant formation. In April, the security popped higher but has since entered a consolidation phase of generally lower highs.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1001" height="598" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/18152038/RGLD-stock-technical-analysis.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-954459" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/18152038/RGLD-stock-technical-analysis.jpg 1001w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/18152038/RGLD-stock-technical-analysis-300x179.jpg 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/18152038/RGLD-stock-technical-analysis-768x459.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image by TradingView</figcaption></figure>
Still, RGLD stock has also been charting higher lows, which lends credence to the idea that it could eventually break out of this consolidation zone. Contrast that with WPM or NEM, where the respective charts arguably lack a discernible pattern.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Using Statistics To Frame The Opportunity In RGLD Stock</h2>
Although RGLD stock enjoys both a fundamental and technical justification for bullishness, both these methodologies lack specificity. From an investor's point of view, the typical timeframe — usually a year or longer — provides the underlying thesis with considerable flexibility to pan out as forecasted. Unfortunately, traders (especially options traders) don't have that luxury.
It comes down to structure. Since options have an expiration date, a thesis has to materialize accurately in terms of magnitude (y-axis) and time (x-axis). To be sure, what raises the stakes is that when an options strategy goes sour, the entire principal — or worse if selling naked calls and puts — is at risk.
Still, the tremendous leverage that options provide consistently attracts market participants. For these folks, the decision to trade comes down to probabilities. However, in order to calculate probabilities that are relevant — the conditional variety — the language within the target dataset must be unified.
In that sense, both the fundamental and technical approaches suffer from the same dilemma: non-stationarity of the core measurement metric. For example, share prices frequently change over time, as do valuation ratios such as price to earnings. In order to conduct sensible statistical analysis, one must impose stationarity on the dataset. Converting price action into market breadth, which simply tracks accumulative and distributive sessions, is one viable solution.
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Under this framework, RGLD stock is on course toward printing a "4-6-U" sequence by this Friday: four up weeks, six down weeks, with a net positive trajectory across the 10-week period. A rare event, this sequence has only materialized 25 times in the trailing decade. Notably, in 72% of cases, the following week's price action results in upside, with a median return of 2.7%.
Should the implications of the 4-6-U pan out as projected, RGLD stock could breach $185 in short order, perhaps in a week or two. If the bulls maintain control of the market, a push toward the $190 level wouldn't be unreasonable, especially with the fundamental backdrop acting as a supporting element.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Aggressive Call Spreads For The Bullish Trader</h2>
Based on the market intelligence above, arguably the most aggressive but realistic trade is to buy the 180/185 bull call spread expiring July 18. This transaction involves buying the $180 call and simultaneously selling the $185 call, for a net debit paid of 280. Should RGLD stock rise through the short strike price ($185) at expiration, the maximum reward is $220, a payout of roughly 79%.
Those who want to take a little more risk may consider the 180/190 bull spread, also expiring July 18. This transaction involves a higher net debit paid of $445. However, the max reward stands at $555, translating to a payout of almost 125%.
In both trades, the appeal centers on the implied shift in sentiment regime. As a baseline, the chance that a long position in RGLD stock is profitable over any given week is only 52.29%. Therefore, the 4-6-U sequence statistically provides "free odds" for the bullish speculator.
To be 100% clear, this doesn't guarantee a positive outcome. Rather, for those who are already willing to take a risk in the options market, the use of conditional probabilities helps traders separate the wheat from the chaff empirically.
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Silver is finally out of gold's shadow and investors should be paying attention. While gold prices hover near record highs, silver is quietly stealing the spotlight. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/peter-schiff">Peter Schiff</a> says the &#8220;gold rally has a silver lining.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Hi-Ho silver. Silver is up over 70 cents this morning, trading above $37. Not only is this very bullish for silver, but it&#39;s also bullish for gold. It&#39;s no longer just a gold rally, but a precious metals rally. Now that the gold rally has a silver lining, it&#39;ll be even stronger.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Silver Outpaces Gold, Ratio Signals More Upside</h2>
On Tuesday, silver surged over 70 cents intraday to trade above $37, marking its highest level since 2012. That's a 2% daily gain, outshining gold's more modest 0.8% move. The silver-tracking iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>) is up over 25%, while SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) has climbed around 14%, giving silver a 2-to-1 edge.
The gold-to-silver ratio has dropped sharply from over 90 in March to below 76 &#8211; historically a bullish setup for silver. In past cycles, a falling ratio has preceded major runs in silver miners.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Breakout Level Breached, Miners Ride The Wave</h2>
Silver also broke above key resistance at $35, a level it couldn't hold in 2020 or 2021. With that technical ceiling cleared, analysts are eyeing $40+ as the next stop.
Schiff called the move "a precious metals rally," and he's not alone. Stocks like First Majestic Silver Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AG#NYSE">AG</a>) and Pan American Silver Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAAS#NYSE">PAAS</a>) are already rallying in tandem, buoyed by rising spot prices as momentum flows into silver.
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On Tuesday, June 17, U.S. markets closed lower as the Israel-Iran conflict entered its fifth day, heightening geopolitical tensions and prompting the U.S. to deploy more fighter jets to the region.
Volatility rose, with energy and defense stocks gaining on higher oil prices, while solar stocks plunged following proposed tax credit cuts. Investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s policy decision.
On the economic data front, May retail sales dropped 0.9%, deeper than April&#8217;s 0.1% decline and worse than expected. Industrial production slipped 0.2%, missing estimates, while import prices were unchanged and export prices fell 0.9%.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors ended in the red, led by health care, materials, and consumer discretionary. Energy was the lone bright spot. The Dow fell 0.70% to 42,215.80, the S&amp;P 500 lost 0.84% to 5,982.72, and the Nasdaq dropped 0.91% to 19,521.09.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Wednesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 0.87% higher at 38,873.00, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.12% at 8,531.20, led by losses in the Gold, Metals &amp; Mining, and Materials sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.19% at 24,807.20, and the Nifty 500 declined 0.26% to 22,922.25.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.04% at 3,388.81, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.12% to 3,874.97.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session at a 1.12% lower rate of 23,710.69.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was down 0.01%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index declined 0.13%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 0.09%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.19%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 1.13% at $72.45/bbl, and Brent was down 1.10% at $75.61/bbl.
Oil prices dipped Wednesday in Asian trade after a sharp 4% rise as markets balanced Middle East supply risks against the Fed&#8217;s looming rate decision.
Natural gas fell 0.68% to $3.826.
Gold traded lower by 0.27% to $3,397.80, Silver rose 0.35% to $37.283, and Copper gained 0.68% to $4.8423.
Gold held steady as safe-haven demand rose amid Middle East tensions and weak U.S. data. Other metals gained on a weaker dollar.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures rose 0.21%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 was up 0.36%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.15% to 98.69, USD/JPY was down 0.21% to 144.93, and USD/AUD declined 0.31% to 1.5392.
On Wednesday, the U.S. dollar slipped against the yen and Swiss franc as Middle East tensions drove demand for safe-haven assets.
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As world leaders convened in Canada for the G7 summit to debate economic cooperation, U.S. President Donald Trump suddenly hijacked the headlines by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/06/45968002/trump-says-israel-iran-ceasefire-not-on-the-table-left-g7-early-for-a-much-bigger-reason-spy-qqq-dip-in-premarket-oil-climbs">cutting his G7 visit short </a>and boarding Air Force One to tackle what he described as a much more pressing issue: stopping Iran&#8217;s nuclear pursuits once and for all. With Israel having struck deep inside Iranian territory and Tehran threatening retaliation, investors now prepare themselves for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETF</a>-level consequences of a protracted geopolitical crisis.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Happened</h2>
Trump emphatically brushed aside proposals for a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, instead calling for &#8220;an end. A real end. Not a ceasefire. An end.&#8221; The statement, made en route to Washington, was immediately seen by markets as a possible ratcheting up of an already tense conflict. 
And while global equities have been fairly stable, activity below the surface is very different: energy, defense, and gold ETFs are flashing new risk signs.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Energy ETFs Respond To Oil Supply Threats</h2>
With the flagship Bazan oil refinery closing after deadly missile attacks by Iran, and concerns building over possible disruptions to Iranian oil exports or shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/06/45965846/israel-is-pounding-irans-energy-infrastructure-and-its-sending-these-oil-etfs-soaring-but-it-maybe-bad-news-at-the-gas-pump">energy-linked ETFs are picking up steam</a>.
Securities such as the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) and the Vanguard Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VDE#NYSE">VDE</a>) experienced small inflows for the week as oil prices ticked higher on supply worries. United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>), a direct play on crude futures, also experienced increased volume, and the fund is up around 5% as of Tuesday afternoon.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Defense ETFs Get A War-Posture Boost</h2>
Trump&#8217;s comments, combined with the deployment of U.S. military, specifically, the Middle East-bound USS Nimitz aircraft carrier battle group, has strengthened sentiment behind defense and aerospace stocks.
iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>) and SPDR S&amp;P Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XAR#NYSE">XAR</a>) both were up moderately after the president&#8217;s statements. Leveraged vehicles such as Direxion Daily Aerospace &amp; Defense Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFEN#NYSE">DFEN</a>) also gained interest.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Safe Havens Shine As Diplomatic Channels Fade</h2>
Gold ETFs, traditionally the &#8220;nuclear fallout shelter&#8221; of international finance, are getting some life after a slow spring. Trump&#8217;s &#8220;not in the mood to negotiate&#8221; refrain coupled with tweets threatening strikes on Tehran revived safe-haven demand.
Since Friday, the iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>) and SPDR Gold Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) have seen modest but consistent inflows.
The G7 walkout sent a message to markets that this administration isn&#8217;t pivoting, it&#8217;s running away from diplomacy. Even if risk assets aren&#8217;t pricing in disaster, safe-haven ETFs are quietly getting ready for one.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Middle East ETFs Navigate Uncertain Course</h2>
Regional funds could suffer devastating fallout if the conflict escalates. ETFs such as WisdomTree Middle East Dividend Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GULF#NASDAQ">GULF</a>) and iShares MSCI Frontier and Select EM ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FM#NYSE">FM</a>) have minimal direct exposure to Iran but could still lose out on general capital outflow in the face of geopolitical volatility.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Conclusion: An Endgame Without An Exit Strategy</h2>
Markets can typically absorb tension, but they have trouble with open-ended uncertainty. Keywords like &#8220;not a ceasefire,&#8221; &#8220;an end,&#8221; and the like give investors little hints of how this war could end and at what cost markets could eventually pay.
For the time being, ETFs are where the market is subtly voting on what lies ahead, and the early indicators are that it&#8217;s gearing up for a rough ride.
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Trump Wants 'An End, Not a Ceasefire' For The Israel-Iran War: What That Means For ETFs

Even with the world on edge, with rising geopolitical tensions, uncertain interest rate moves and tech stocks showing some mood swings, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETF investors</a> aren't running scared. They're doing something smarter: diversifying their bets.
Last week, U.S.-listed ETFs pulled in $22.7 billion, pushing 2025's total inflows to $462 billion, per Etf.com. 
Here's what makes that number interesting: the money didn't just flood into one corner of the market. It was a broad-based buying spree, with investors scooping up U.S. equities, international stocks, bonds, gold, and even crypto ETFs.
Four weeks ago, the trend showed high <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45550710/investors-ditch-us-stocks-as-international-etfs-hit-52-week-highs-heres-whats-driving-the-portfolio-pivot">inclination toward international equity</a> amid shifting macroeconomic tides and geopolitical realignments. &nbsp;The so-called "Sell America" trade concerns,&nbsp;sparked by Moody's downgrade of America's credit rating, had investors redirecting capital from U.S. markets to opportunities abroad. But that narrative changed in a matter of weeks.
So what's behind this diversified appetite? 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">A "Both-And" Market Mentality</h1>
This isn't a market where investors are choosing either risk or safety, they're doing both.
On one hand, funds like the Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) took in a massive $14.4 billion last week alone, proof that many still believe in the long-term power of U.S. large caps.
On the other hand, ETFs tied to gold, such as SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) and the leveraged ProShares Ultra Gold ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGL#NYSE">UGL</a>) and iShares Bitcoin Trust&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBIT#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>), also made it into the top 10 inflow list.
Translation? Investors saying, "Yes, we're bullish — but just in case…"
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Going Global, Playing Defense</h1>
More investors are eyeing international ETFs and bonds to add some global flavor and stability to their portfolios. The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EEMA#NASDAQ">EEMA</a>) pulled in $861 million, showing growing interest in Asian growth stories.
At the same time, safer bets like the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BND#NASDAQ">BND</a>) and Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTEB#NYSE">VTEB</a>) drew strong inflows, as investors look to cushion against potential rate shocks or market hiccups.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">What's Fueling The Trend?</h1>
Geopolitical uncertainty: The Israel-Iran conflict and global election jitters are reminding investors that headlines can shake markets fast.
No clear Fed signal: With mixed signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve, no one wants to bet the farm on one asset class.
Tech fatigue: Even as big tech rallies, outflows from Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) and Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXL#NYSE">SOXL</a>) suggest some profit-taking and wariness of over-concentration.
Now isn't the time to go all-in on one theme. Instead, ETF investors are layering their strategies, holding onto core U.S. equity positions, but adding gold, bonds, and emerging markets for extra protection and growth potential.
It's less "fear of missing out," and more "fear of not being prepared."
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On Monday, June 16, U.S. markets ended higher on hopes of easing tensions between Israel and Iran, which drove oil prices lower, easing inflation concerns. Hopes for a ceasefire and Iran&#8217;s diplomatic outreach lifted investor sentiment. Tech and communication stocks led gains, while utilities underperformed.
With key economic data and earnings ahead, all eyes remain on the Fed&#8217;s rate decision, with no cuts expected.
In economic data, the New York Empire State Manufacturing Index dropped to -16 in June, down from -9.2 in May and below the expected -5.5.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors rose Monday, led by tech, communication, and consumer stocks, while utilities and health care declined. The Dow closed higher by 0.75% at 42,515.09, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.94% to 6,033.11, and the Nasdaq rose 1.52% to 19,701.21.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Tuesday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 0.67% higher at 38,567.50, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.08% at 8,541.30, led by losses in the Utilities, Financials and Healthcare sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.37% at 24,853.40, and the Nifty 500 declined 0.49% to 22,981.50.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.04% at 3,387.40, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 slid 0.09% to 3,870.38.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 0.34% lower at 23,980.30.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 06:00 am ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was down 1.27%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index declined 1.25%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 1.05%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.47%.
European stocks fell as Iran-Israel tensions escalated, fueling fears of broader conflict and inflation from rising oil prices. Most STOXX 600 sectors declined, led by banks, while energy gained.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 06:00 am ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 1.38% at $71.23/bbl, and Brent was up 1.47% at $74.31/bbl.
Oil prices rose amid ongoing Iran-Israel tensions, though no production losses have been reported. Markets remain volatile as concerns over disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz persist.
Natural gas rose 1.25% to $3.795.
Gold traded lower by 0.33% to $3,406.45, Silver rose 0.62% to $36.675, and Copper fell 0.37% to $4.8182.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 06:00 am ET, the Dow Jones futures fell 0.62%, the S&amp;P 500 declined 0.60%, and the Nasdaq 100 was down 0.61%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 06:00 am ET, the U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.02% to 98.16, USD/JPY was up 0.02% to 144.76, and USD/AUD declined 0.09% to 1.5308.
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Asia And Europe Markets In Red, Oil Spikes On Geopolitical Tensions - Global Markets Today While US Slept

President Donald Trump cut short his Group of Seven summit attendance in Canada&#8217;s Kananaskis, citing escalating Iran-Israel hostilities that demanded immediate attention in Washington. 
What Happened: &#8220;I have to be back early for obvious reasons,&#8221; Trump said on Monday before departing after dinner.
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The president&#8217;s early exit coincided with significant market volatility as safe-haven assets surged. Gold futures climbed to approximately $3,390 per ounce Monday, gaining 0.09% amid Middle East tensions.
WTI crude oil futures rose to around $72.8 per barrel as Israel vowed continued strikes against Iran, raising concerns about potential energy supply disruptions.
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Why It Matters: Gold ETFs demonstrated strong after-hours performance. SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) gained 0.55% to $313.48 after closing down 1.43%. iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>) added 0.36% after hours, while SPDR Gold MiniShares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLDM#NYSE">GLDM</a>) rose 0.51%.
Oil-related ETFs showed even stronger momentum. United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) surged 2.66% after hours to $80.68 following a 2.03% regular session decline. ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Crude Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCO#NYSE">UCO</a>) jumped 3.30% after hours, recovering from earlier losses.
The president previously posted on Truth Social, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/06/45965340/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-lose-early-gains-after-trumps-immediately-evacuate-warning-amid-iran-israel-conflict-analyst-sees-great-signal-for-risk-on-app">urging Tehran&#8217;s resident</a>s to &#8220;immediately evacuate&#8221; without elaboration.
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On Friday, June 13, U.S. markets ended sharply lower as escalating Iran-Israel tensions rattled global markets. Oil prices jumped on fears of supply disruption, boosting energy and defense stocks, while airlines tumbled on rising fuel concerns.
Most sectors in the S&amp;P 500 declined, led by financials and tech. Despite positive consumer sentiment and stable inflation data, geopolitical risks weighed heavily on investor confidence and market performance.
According to economic data, the University of Michigan&#8217;s consumer sentiment index rose to 60.5 in June, up from 52.2 in the prior two months and above expectations of 53.5.
While most S&amp;P 500 sectors, including financials, tech, and materials, posted losses Friday, energy stocks closed higher against the trend. The Dow closed lower by 1.79% at 42,197.79, the S&amp;P 500 declined 1.13% to 5,976.97, and the Nasdaq slipped 1.30% to 19,406.83.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Monday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 1.29% higher at 38,324.00, led by gains in the Real Estate, Banking, and Textile sectors.
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was up 0.01% at 8,548.40, led by gains in the Energy, IT and Telecoms Services sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was up 0.89% at 24,937.40, and the Nifty 500 gained 0.79% to 23,086.95.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was up 0.35% at 3,388.73, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 rose 0.25% to 3,873.80.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 0.70% higher at 24,060.9
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was up 0.42%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index gained 0.32%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 rose 0.71%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded higher by 0.38%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
Crude Oil WTI was trading lower by 0.60% at $70.86/bbl, and Brent was down 0.73% at $73.74/bbl.
Oil prices dipped Monday after a sharp surge on Friday, as Israeli-Iranian strikes over the weekend left oil facilities intact. Brent and WTI futures gave back earlier gains despite briefly rising over $4 in Asian trading.
Natural gas rose 2.90% to $3.685.
Gold traded lower by 0.61% to $3,431.70, Silver rose 0.10% to $36.393, and Copper fell 0.28% to $4.8008.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the Dow Jones futures rose 0.36%, the S&amp;P 500 gained 0.41%, and Nasdaq 100 was up 0.49%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index declined 0.24% to 97.98, USD/JPY was up 0.01% to 144.12, and USD/AUD declined 0.42% to 1.5348.
The dollar held steady Monday amid Israel-Iran tensions and ahead of key central bank meetings, while risk currencies edged higher and oil prices eased from last week&#8217;s surge.
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Asia And Europe Markets Rise, Dollar Slips Ahead Of Central Bank Decisions - Global Markets Today While US Slept

As gold teases all-time highs, peaking at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/guidance/25/06/45928561/gold-biggest-boom-in-decades-and-investors-are-still-missing-out">$3,446 an ounce on Friday</a> and logging its best half-year rise in more than 40 year, investors are scrambling into ETFs to join the party. Yet as several gold ETFs have tracked the metal&#8217;s rocket-like run, a more fundamental question is rising to the surface: Are these ETFs designed for the type of crisis driving gold&#8217;s rise?
That is, can your gold ETF really save you when it counts?
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">When Safe-Haven Investing Gets Technical</h2>
Gold&#8217;s rally this year has been fueled by a powerful combination of Middle East tensions, U.S. fiscal instability, and weakening dollar. But in the midst of all the macro upheaval, investors in ETFs might be overlooking an important nuance: the structural strength of their gold holdings.
On the surface, highly traded ETFs such as the SPDR Gold Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>), abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGOL#NYSE">SGOL</a>), and SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLDM#NYSE">GLDM</a>) appear to be identical. They all aim to track the price of gold, have low expense ratios, and are traded with lots of liquidity. However, beneath the surface, the distinctions might prove fatal in an actual crisis situation.
Consider storage, for instance. GLD holds much of its gold in the <a href="https://www.spdrgoldshares.com/media/GLD/file/GLD-8K-Nov30-2022.pdf?">vaults </a>of HSBC in London, subject to UK law. SGOL <a href="https://www.onegold.com/etfs/sgol?">holds </a>its bullion in Zurich and London, and IAU has <a href="https://www.ishares.com/us/literature/prospectus/p-ishares-gold-trust-prospectus-12-31.pdf?">vaults </a>in New York, Toronto, and London. During times of peace, this is a small asterisk. During wartime, or during sanctions, sovereign freezes, or bank disruptions, geography of the vault can be the weak spot or secret advantage of an ETF.
Also, not all ETFs have the same redemption rights. GLD permits large institutions to trade shares for real bullion, but individual investors can&#8217;t. SGOL has more transparency in auditing and bar listings, and while GLDM is less expensive, it&#8217;s less accommodating in redemption and verification.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Liquidity Vs. Ownership</h2>
And then there&#8217;s the derivative problem. Certain &#8220;gold&#8221; ETFs don&#8217;t own any physical gold at all, opting for futures or swap contracts instead, subjecting investors to counterparty risk, particularly in times of market stress. Invesco DB Precious Metals Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBP#NYSE">DBP</a>) and ProShares Ultra Gold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGL#NYSE">UGL</a>) are examples of such speculative funds, constructed more for short-term tactical use than long-term crisis protection.
To investors leveraging gold as a hedge against monetary breakdown, this makes all the difference. A futures-backed gold ETF can track price beautifully, until liquidity evaporates or the roll cost is unsustainable.
Global central banks are voting with their vaults. They've bought over 1,000 tonnes of gold in the last year, according to the World Gold Council, cited in a Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-03/gold-market-s-record-breaking-rally-powered-by-central-bank-buying?sref=TBDibEcD">report</a>, and now hold bullion equivalent to 18% of outstanding U.S. public debt—up from 13% a decade ago.
That&#8217;s had a long shadow over Treasuries and the dollar, and might drive more institutional money into physical gold exposure. If it does, ETFs that stockpile actual bullion, not promises to deliver bullion, might be the next best thing.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Know Your Gold</h2>
As gold charges toward $3,500, and possibly even $4,000 by mid-2026, according to Goldman <a href="https://www.cnbctv18.com/market/commodities/gold-prices-today-down-two-factors-may-hold-it-up-19605598.htm">projections</a>, ETF investors need to peer past the shiny charts.
Price is only part of the equation. In a time of geopolitical uncertainty, structural transparency, redemption rights, and vault geography may be what distinguishes gold ETFs that glitter from those that merely shine.
<figure class="wp-block-table"> 
<table class="has-fixed-layout">
<thead>
<tr>
<th>ETF</th>
<th>Structure</th>
<th>Storage Location</th>
<th>Redeemable for Gold?</th>
<th>Expense Ratio</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>GLD</th>
<th>Physical</th>
<th>HSBC vault, London (U.K.); New York (U.S.A.); Zurich (Switzerland)</th>
<th>Yes (institutions only)</th>
<th>0.40%</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>IAU</th>
<th>Physical</th>
<th>New York (U.S.A.), Toronto (Canada), Zurich (Switzerland) vaults</th>
<th>Yes (institutions)</th>
<th>0.25%</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>SGOL</th>
<th>Physical</th>
<th>Zurich (Switzerland), London (U.K.)</th>
<th>Yes</th>
<th>0.17%</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>GLDM</th>
<th>Physical</th>
<th>London (U.K.) —smaller bars</th>
<th>Limited</th>
<th>0.10%</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>UGL</th>
<th>Derivatives</th>
<th>N/A (futures-based)</th>
<th>No</th>
<th>0.95%</th>
</tr>
</thead>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Key Gold-Backed ETFs – At a Glance </figcaption></figure>

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Are Gold ETFs Really A Hedge During A Geopolitical Crisis? Here's What To Check Before Investing

Heightened geopolitical tensions have triggered a classic flight to traditional safe-haven assets following Israel's strike on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/06/45922022/trump-issues-stark-warning-to-iran-to-make-a-deal-after-israels-strikes-on-nuclear-sites-just-do-it-before-its-too-late">Iran on Friday.&nbsp;</a>
Gold prices surged to near two-month highs, with spot gold jumping over 1% and futures rising as much as 1.6% after news of the airstrikes broke. On the other hand, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell 1.3%, in-line with broad U.S. stock indices.&nbsp;
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The Details: The S&amp;P 500, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), slid 0.58% and the Dow Jones Index fell 1.11% as investors weighed the growing risks in the Middle East.&nbsp;&nbsp;
GOLD: Gold typically rallies when other assets fall. In fact, gold marched toward record-highs, jumping more than 1% to above $3,420 on Friday. Shares of the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) and iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAU#NYSE">IAU</a>) were up 1.21% and 1.2%, respectively.&nbsp;
BTC: Bitcoin has been marketed as "digital gold" due to its fixed supply and decentralized nature. However, its safe-haven credentials are less established.&nbsp;
Bitcoin often moves in tandem with risk assets like equities, especially during periods<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/06/45924154/the-120-oil-shock-just-became-a-real-risk-are-we-back-in-2022"> of market stress</a>.The cryptocurrency's price is also influenced by leverage and speculation, increasing its volatility.&nbsp;
"The airstrikes sent oil spiking, which jolted inflation expectations and yanked rates higher, creating a chain reaction across risk assets," said Ben Kurland, CEO at crypto research platform DYOR, per <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/12/stock-market-today-live-updates.html">CNBC</a>. 
"Crypto, in particular, got hit because it's highly sensitive to liquidity and macro volatility. When oil rips and yields rise, the appetite for leverage shrinks," Kurland added.&nbsp;
Alongside gold, other traditional safe havens such as the U.S. dollar and government bonds also saw increased interest, but gold's proven track record in crisis situations makes it a preferred choice for investors seeking protection against volatility and potential market shock.&nbsp;
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Gold Vs. Bitcoin: We Now Know Which Is The Real Safe Haven

Gold extended its remarkable 2025 rally on Friday, rising about 1.5% to $3,446 per ounce in New York morning trading as safe-haven demand accelerated following Israel's overnight airstrikes on Iran's nuclear and missile infrastructure — a move that threatens to destabilize an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/06/45924154/the-120-oil-shock-just-became-a-real-risk-are-we-back-in-2022">already volatile Middle East.</a>
Israel&#8217;s targeted strikes reportedly destroyed key components of Iran's nuclear facilities and killed senior military officials, including the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Iran has vowed retaliation, raising fears that oil supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz could be compromised. This, alongside broader fears of a regional war, has rattled markets and pushed investors into traditional safe havens. 
With Friday's gains, gold is now up 31% year-to-date through June 13, marking its strongest first-half performance in over four decades. The last time bullion posted a bigger six-month gain was in the second half of 1982, when it climbed 42%. On a rolling six-month basis, the current rally is the strongest since the 2007–2008 financial crisis period.
Gold — as tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) — is now just shy of its April record high of $3,500, with renewed momentum pushing it closer to a fresh peak.
Yet, analysts say investors remain underexposed to the yellow metal, raising the possibility that fear of missing a major bull cycle could soon take hold.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Investors Have Yet To Increase Their Gold Exposure</h3>
&#8220;We estimate that investors have allocated 3.5% of their portfolios, which does not seem excessive&nbsp;and&nbsp;it is still short of the all-time highs in 2011,&#8221; said Bank of America&#8217;s commodity analyst Michael Widmer in a note shared Friday. 
Meanwhile, central banks have sharply ramped up their purchases, now holding gold equivalent to nearly 18% of outstanding U.S. public debt, up from 13% a decade ago.
At market valuations, gold's share of total global foreign reserves rose to 20% by the end of 2024, overtaking the euro's 16% share. 
Emerging and developing nations in particular were responsible for over 1,000 tonnes of gold purchases last year, double the previous decade's average.
Daan Struyven, analyst at Goldman Sachs, said central bank gold buying has averaged 88 tonnes per month this year — ahead of the firm's projection of 80 tonnes per month through mid-2026.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">US Debt Problems Now Central To Gold's Next Move</h3>
Analysts say the metal's long-term trajectory will hinge on fiscal and monetary dynamics in the United States.
President Donald Trump's expansive "Big Beautiful Bill," currently advancing through Congress, is expected to widen the budget deficit further in the second half of 2025. 
According to economists tracking the legislation, even under optimistic scenarios, deficits will remain persistently high — keeping investor anxiety over fiscal sustainability elevated regardless of Senate negotiations.
This macro backdrop—marked by fiscal stress, volatile interest rates, and a weakening U.S. dollar—forms the structural foundation for gold's continued rise. Should the U.S. Treasury or Federal Reserve be forced to intervene in markets, analysts say gold could see a further tailwind.
"Continued apprehension over trade and U.S. fiscal deficits may well divert more central bank purchases away from U.S. Treasuries to gold,&#8221; said Bank of America&#8217;s Widmer.
&#8220;While wars and conflicts are usually not sustained price drivers, we see a path for gold to rally to $4,000/oz over the next 12 months,&#8221; he added.
Goldman maintains its price forecast of $3,700 per ounce by year-end and $4,000 by mid-2026, reiterating a "long gold" recommendation.
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Rising Middle East tensions and President Donald Trump&#8217;s threats to Iran are flaring uncertainty in the global and U.S. markets. As a result, money is flowing from equities to safe-haven assets like gold.
Also, the crude oil price is soaring as rising conflict threatens OPEC crude supply.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Markets Today</h2>
On Friday, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225 closed 0.92% lower at 37,821.50, led by losses in the Paper &amp; Pulp, Transport and Communication sectors.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Australia&#8217;s S&amp;P/ASX 200 was down 0.21% at 8,547.40, led by losses in the IT, Healthcare, and Telecoms Services sectors.
India&#8217;s Nifty 50 was down 0.71% at 24,712.40, and the Nifty 500 slid 0.65% to 22,895.65.
China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite was down 0.75% at 3,377.00, and Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 fell 0.72% to 3,864.18.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng closed the session 0.59% lower at 23,892.56.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eurozone at 05:45 AM ET</h2>
The European STOXX 50 index was down 1.33%.
Germany&#8217;s DAX index declined 1.35%.
France&#8217;s CAC 40 fell 1.03%.
U.K.&#8217;s FTSE 100 index traded lower by 0.38%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Commodities</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the crude Oil WTI was trading higher by 7.54% at $73.17/bbl, and Brent was up 74.38% at $74.31/bbl.
Oil prices surged over 7% on Friday, hitting multi-month highs after Israel struck Iran&#8217;s nuclear sites, prompting retaliation and fears of supply disruption.
Natural gas rose 1.03% to $3.529.
Gold traded higher by 1.24% to $3,444.40, Silver rose 0.54% to $36.493, and Copper fell 1.90% to $4.7440.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">US Futures</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, Dow Jones futures were down 1.14%, the S&amp;P 500 declined 1.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 was down 1.48%.
U.S. stock futures fell after Israel&#8217;s strike on Iran raised Middle East tensions, spiking oil prices and boosting energy and defense stocks.
On Thursday, June 12, U.S. markets ended higher as optimism over artificial intelligence lifted investor sentiment. The S&amp;P 500 gained ground, led by a surge in Oracle shares after the company raised its outlook on strong AI-related demand. Gains in tech and gold mining stocks offset worries over Middle East tensions and a decline in Boeing shares. Softer inflation and labor data boosted hopes for an interest rate cut.
According to the economic data, U.S. producer prices rose 0.1% in May, below the 0.2% forecast, after a revised 0.2% drop in April. Initial jobless claims held at 248,000, above expectations of 240,000.
Most S&amp;P 500 sectors advanced Thursday, led by utilities, tech, and health care, while communication services and consumer discretionary lagged.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Forex</h2>
At 05:45 AM ET, the U.S. Dollar Index gained 0.45% to 98.31, USD/JPY was up 0.41% to 144.05, and USD/AUD rose 0.82% to 1.5430.
The dollar rallied Friday as investors sought safe havens after Israel&#8217;s strikes on Iran triggered retaliation.
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