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Gold Surges to $3,385 as Israel-Iran Tensions and Trump Tariff Threats Rattle Markets

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Is 2025 the New 1979? Why Gold Could Be Set to Double Again

Gold jumped to $3,385.27 per ounce Thursday (up 0.9%) as global markets reacted to two major developments:

• Middle East tensions escalated with reports of Israel preparing military action against Iran, prompting partial US embassy evacuations in Iraq. Iran announced new uranium enrichment plans after UN censure.

• President Trump confirmed new tariffs on multiple US trading partners within two weeks, while maintaining current tariff levels with China under a completed trade framework.

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