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Gold Prices Hold Steady Amid Middle East Tensions

3/19/2026

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  • On March 18, 2025, Carsten Menke of Julius Baer said gold prices depend on risk-off sentiment amid Middle East tensions.
  • He noted the rise in gold was driven by expectations of a weaker U.S. dollar that have not materialized since the war began.
  • Gold prices remained around $5,000 per ounce as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision.