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US President Trump: Iran has not paid salaries to a large number of its military personnel.US President Trump: The humanitarian crisis in Iran must stop immediately.On August 25th, Anwar Gargash, advisor to the UAE president, stated that Irans attacks on Gulf states have weakened its own position and suggested that Tehran should cooperate with its neighbors to end the conflict. Gargash stated, "As the US-Iran confrontation enters a new phase characterized by escalating economic pressure, the end of attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz, and the conclusion of the memorandum of understanding phase, we reiterate that Irans aggression against the Arab Gulf states has not achieved its intended objectives; it has only deepened Tehrans predicament and proven to be a seriously misguided strategic choice, exacerbating Irans isolation and weakening its own position." "The way to end this war is not through attacking the Arab Gulf states, but through cooperation with them to pave the way for de-escalation and a political solution to the conflict."On August 25, a spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Qatar opposes Irans attempts to drag regional countries into war should a third party attack it. He also indicated that Gulf states have fully coordinated on the possibility of escalation. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz should return to its pre-crisis state and emphasized the necessity of freedom of navigation.On August 25, a spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the US sanctions against Iran are unilateral, and Qatar supports mediation efforts to resolve the dispute between the two countries.

Gold Price Prediction: XAU/USD Holds Steady Near $1,960 Amid Weaker US Treasury Yields

Alina Haynes

Mar 28, 2023 14:55

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The XAU/USD pair rebounded after hitting a low of $1,944 on Monday, following a significant drop from $2,000 on Friday. As concerns about a banking crisis subsided on Monday, investors shifted away from safe-haven assets such as gold and into speculative assets such as equities and petroleum oil.

 

Monday's acquisition of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) assets by a regional U.S. lender, First Citizens BancShares, led to the unwinding of Gold trades. First Citizens announced that it would expand its presence in California by assuming $110 billion in assets, $56 billion in deposits, and $72 billion in loans. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) holds approximately $90 billion in securities for sale.

 

In addition, Bloomberg reported that US regulators are contemplating expanding an emergency lending facility for banks so that First Republic Bank (FRC) has additional time to strengthen its balance sheet.

 

These banking sector developments have increased investors' risk appetite and instilled a sense of composure. Consequently, yields on U.S. Treasury bonds make sense during a relief rally. This new development encourages the Federal Reserve (Fed) to concentrate on the inflation outlook and contemplate rate increases if required.

 

Recent Fed commentary from members such as Kashkari (a voter), ultra-hawkish Bullard, and Fed Vice-Chair of Supervision Barr suggests that inflation is a higher priority than the banking crisis. Fed officials appear comparatively resilient in the face of banking stress, asserting that the US banking system's underlying fundamentals remain robust.

 

Monday's increase in U.S. Treasury bond yields can be attributed to a relief rally, but it is too soon to conclude that it represents a definitive yield shift. Any further deterioration of the banking liquidity crisis could cause yields to decline and gold to reclaim the $2,000 threshold. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data for the United States are scheduled for release later this week.

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