Gold steady as investors await details of US-Iran deal, Fed verdict

Published June 17, 2026 Updated June 17, 2026 09:56am

Gold prices were steady, near a one-week high, as investors awaited further details on the US-Iran agreement and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision from Kevin Warsh’s debut meeting as Chair, Reuters reports.

Spot gold was flat at $4,331.29 per ounce, as of 0420 GMT. US gold futures for August delivery was down 0.1 per cent at $4,351.40.

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