For the second straight day, gold prices in Dubai have remained unchanged as investors adopt a cautious approach. Markets are currently balancing the anticipation of a potential US-Iran peace agreement with the upcoming interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve. As of the latest market opening, 24K gold is priced at Dh521.25 per gram, while 22K stands at Dh482.5. Other variants like 21K, 18K, and 14K are holding steady at Dh462.75, Dh396.75, and Dh309.25, respectively, as traders wait for clearer signals from global economic and geopolitical fronts.

Market analysts suggest that gold has recently struggled due to a unique economic paradox, where regional tensions were viewed as inflationary drivers rather than catalysts for safe-haven buying. Because energy price hikes threatened to push US inflation higher, interest rate expectations tightened, which historically hindered gold's performance. However, experts note that if the anticipated peace framework between the US and Iran leads to sustained stability in the Strait of Hormuz, the inflationary pressure could subside. This potential cooling of regional conflict might finally allow gold to reclaim its traditional role as a safe-haven asset, provided that the peace deal demonstrates long-term durability.