Iran confirmed Sunday it ceased retaliatory attacks in the Middle East, following a two-night pause in US strikes, reviving hopes for diplomatic talks. The US pause, potentially influenced by dwindling munitions, comes as President Trump weighs options between negotiations and "much higher level" strikes. Despite the lull, fighting has spread to a new front with Houthi rebels targeting Saudi oil facilities, while Iran continues to monitor shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This de-escalation could reduce safe-haven demand for gold and potentially ease crude oil price volatility, influencing local gold and currency rates.
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