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Gold extends gains as Middle East war boosts safe-haven demand

Gold prices surged for a fifth consecutive session, reaching a four-week high as investors sought safe-haven assets amid escalating U.S. and Israeli air strikes against Iran. Fears of a protracted regional war and deepened uncertainty are driving demand for the precious metal, with silver, platinum, and palladium also seeing gains.

3 Mar 2026 7:26 am