Gold Rises to One-Month High Amid Iran's Declaration on Hormuz Strait

Gold surged to a one-month high as Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is 'completely open' to commercial traffic, easing tensions in the region. The move follows a ceasefire in Lebanon and has led to a weaker U.S. dollar and lower Treasury yields, which are favorable for gold. However, uncertainty remains due to conflicting reports about the actual status of the strait.

By Yvonne Yue Li Fri, April 17, 2026 at 11:42 PM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Gold Rises to One-Month High Amid Iran's Declaration on Hormuz Strait

Topics: commodity markets geopolitical tensions gold prices iran strait of hormuz

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