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Gold loses safe haven shine as Iran tensions fail to lift prices Morgan Stanley warns
Economy
Published on 7 May 2026
Gold fell even as Iran risk stayed high
Gold’s long-standing safe-haven reputation is under renewed pressure, with prices reportedly slipping despite heightened concern around the ongoing Iran conflict. A Morgan Stanley note points to a mismatch between investors’ expectations of gold during geopolitical stress and the market’s actual reaction. The development raises questions about whether gold can still reliably hedge fear in the current cycle.
- Gold prices declined even during Iran-related tensions
- Morgan Stanley flags fading safe-haven demand signals
- Geopolitical risk has not translated into higher gold
- Investors may reassess gold’s role as a hedge
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