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Gold Prices Stabilize Amid US-Iran Talks and Fed Speculation

2/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Gold prices are stabilizing above $4,850 after hitting a one-week low.
Progress in US-Iran negotiations has reduced demand for gold as a safe haven.
Expectations for further Federal Reserve rate cuts are pressuring the US Dollar, benefiting gold.
Traders are cautious ahead of the upcoming FOMC Minutes, which may clarify the Fed's future rate decisions.

History

Historical Context

The Gold Standard Act of 1900, signed by President William McKinley, established gold as the sole standard for redeeming U.S. paper currency, fixing its value at $20.67 per ounce. This act formalized the gold standard, which had been evolving since the Coinage Act of 1873. Today, gold prices exceeding $4,850 reflect ongoing economic uncertainties and the metal's enduring role as a financial safe haven.

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Story summary

Gold prices are stabilizing above $4,850 after hitting a one-week low.
Progress in US-Iran negotiations has reduced demand for gold as a safe haven.
Expectations for further Federal Reserve rate cuts are pressuring the US Dollar, benefiting gold.
Traders are cautious ahead of the upcoming FOMC Minutes, which may clarify the Fed's future rate decisions.

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