Reported claim

“The upward momentum in gold prices during the 2024-2026 period lost momentum after the outbreak of the US-Iran War, which elevated inflation expectations and locked in high interest rates, reducing gold's appeal relative to yield-bearing assets.”

Held steady; reporting was consistent but did not move the assessment.

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