### [2026-05-6](/feed/2026/05/6/index.md)

##### Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war
# Gold prices rise to more than a one-week high following reports that Iran and the U.S. may be nearing a peace deal to end the war. 




### Sources:

1. [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/06/gold-jumps-on-weaker-dollar-middle-east-peace-hopes.html)

### Changes:

1. Prices in gold rise to more than a one-week high following reports that Iran and the U.S. may be nearing a peace deal to end the war.  _2026-05-06 19:33:18 (First version)_
1. Gold prices rise to more than a one-week high following reports that Iran and the U.S. may be nearing a peace deal to end the war.  _(Current version)_

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