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

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.