Gold Prices Drop Following Weekend Airstrikes Between U.S. and Iran
On Monday, July 13, 2026, gold prices fell after airstrikes between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend caused uncertainty in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Gold futures opened at $4,106.60 per troy ounce but dropped to $4,068.10 by midday. The conflict has also pushed oil prices up more than 9% in five days.
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