
Aug 5, 2026
✦The Wall Street Journal
Gold Rises as Markets Weigh Middle East Uncertainty
Gold prices rose in early Asian trade on October 24 as markets weighed Middle East uncertainty. Tony Sage, CEO of Critical Metals, said, "Markets continue to weigh the conflicting rhetoric between the U.S. and Iran." This tension keeps investors cautious, as many now look to gold for safety amid global instability.