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Gold price crashes after US Iran ceasefire as traders brace for Fed rates decision

International
Published on 27 April 2026
Gold price crashes after US Iran ceasefire as traders brace for Fed rates decision

Ceasefire sparks selling but Fed decision could flip gold fast

Gold prices have slumped after a US Iran war ceasefire eased geopolitical risk, triggering investor selling. Traders are now focused on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision following its two-day meeting. With rates expected to heavily influence dollar and bond yields, gold’s next move could hinge on the Fed’s signal.

  • Gold prices fall following the US Iran ceasefire
  • Geopolitical risk easing drives investors toward selling
  • Markets turn to the Fed’s interest rate decision next
  • Gold may swing based on the Fed’s rate outlook
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