Gold climbs to more than one-week high on US-Iran peace deal hopes
CNBC2026-05-06
Gold prices rose following hopes of a U.S.-Iran peace deal, easing inflation fears and potentially reducing the likelihood of further interest rate hikes. The drop in global oil prices, linked to the potential agreement, also contributed to the rally. Investors are now closely watching the upcoming U.S. employment report for clues about the Federal Reserve's future monetary policy.