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Gold Holds Decline After Trump Warns Iran During Peace Talks

Gold held a decline after US President Donald Trump issued a fresh threat to strike Iran, raising tensions during high-level talks to find a permanent resolution to the war that’s roiled global markets.

21 Jun 2026, 23:37 UTCSource: Bloomberg MarketsOriginal source

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⚠️ This is a probabilistic forecast, not a guarantee. Accuracy is measured only on resolved scenarios; monitor confirmation indicators below.
A
Эскалация74% model probability

Trump's threat to strike Iran leads to a surge in US defense spending and military preparedness. Iran retaliates with increased military activity near contested regions, escalating tensions further. This triggers a spike in global oil prices due to concerns over supply disruptions. Confirmation indicators: A significant increase in US military expenditures and public statements from the White House regarding Iran's actions. Time horizon: 1

Confirmation indicators

  • A significant increase in US military expenditures and public statements from the White House regarding Iran's actions. Time horizon: 1
Horizon: 7–30 days
B
Статус-кво19% model probability

Trump's threat to strike Iran leads to a surge in US defense spending and military preparedness. Iran retaliates with increased military activity near contested regions, escalating tensions further. This triggers a spike in global oil prices due to concerns over supply disruptions. Confirmation indicators: A significant increase in US military expenditures and public statements from the White House regarding Iran's actions. Time horizon: 1

Confirmation indicators

  • A significant increase in US military expenditures and public statements from the White House regarding Iran's actions. Time horizon: 1
Horizon: 7–30 days
C
Деэскалация7% model probability

Trump's threat to strike Iran leads to a surge in US defense spending and military preparedness. Iran retaliates with increased military activity near contested regions, escalating tensions further. This triggers a spike in global oil prices due to concerns over supply disruptions. Confirmation indicators: A significant increase in US military expenditures and public statements from the White House regarding Iran's actions. Time horizon: 1

Confirmation indicators

  • A significant increase in US military expenditures and public statements from the White House regarding Iran's actions. Time horizon: 1
Horizon: 7–30 days