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Gold Breaks $2,480 Barrier as Trade Tensions Escalate

Precious metals are seeing renewed vigor as global trade uncertainties drive institutional capital toward safe-haven assets. Analysts point to semiconductor trade restrictions as the primary catalyst.

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Gold acts as the ultimate hedge against geopolitical risk.

A breakout here suggests institutional fear is rising.

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