economy
March 12, 2026
Why Gold Hasn’t Moved Since the Iran Conflict
Though the war in Iran has continued for almost two weeks, the price of the yellow metal has barely moved.
TL;DR
- Gold's price has remained largely static despite the ongoing conflict, unlike its previous surge during a war last year.
- A stronger dollar, higher Treasury yields, and institutional investors' concerns about gold's volatility are cited as reasons for the lack of price movement.
- Panic selling and liquidity crunches can also cause gold to sell off initially during conflicts before recovering.
- Despite short-term volatility, major banks like J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank have bullish forecasts for gold prices by the end of 2026.
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