Hot PCE, Stalling Growth, and an Oil Crisis That Isn’t Over

PCE inflation came in at 2.8% year-over-year in February — above the 2.6% forecast and unchanged from January. Combined with near-stalled Q4 GDP growth and an unresolved energy crisis, today’s data paints a complicated picture for the Fed and a familiar one for gold.
Gold and Oil Brace for the Strait of Hormuz Deadline

Tonight’s Strait of Hormuz deadline puts gold, oil, and markets at a crossroads. WTI is above $110, gold is holding near $4,665, and analysts say a ceasefire deal before 8 PM ET remains unlikely. Here’s what each outcome means for investors.
Gold Jumps 2% as Trump Plans Iran War Address Tonight

Gold jumped 2% to start Q2 as Trump hinted at an Iran ceasefire and prepared a prime-time address. The IEA warned April’s oil crunch will be twice as bad as March’s. Plus: today’s ADP and ISM data signal a stagflationary squeeze the Fed can’t ignore.
Gold Price Correction Settles as Saudi Arabia Eyes Iran War

Gold is posting its worst 5-day price correction since 2013, silver is on a 10-day losing streak, and Saudi Arabia is moving toward joining the Iran war. Here’s what’s driving the selloff and what the biggest energy shock in history means for precious metals investors.
Gold Price Drops After Oil Shock — Here’s What’s Really Driving It

Gold is falling even as oil surges and inflation risks climb. The gold price drop after oil shock is catching investors off guard—but the real story reveals a deeper shift in markets that could shape what comes next.
