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Trump Agrees to Two-Week Ceasefire in Iran Conflict as Gold Funds Show Recovery
U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to a two-week ceasefire in the ongoing Iran war, following Iran's proposal of a 10-point peace plan. Global gold-backed ETFs recorded their highest inflows since late February, with 9 tonnes added in the week ending April 3. Hedge funds are adjusting trading strategies in response to the conflict's pressures.
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President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire in the Iran conflict. Iran proposed a 10-point peace plan described as workable by Trump. The war began on February 28. Trump has repeatedly backed off deadlines just before their expiration since the conflict started, according to Fortune.
gold-backed exchange-traded funds posted inflows of 9 tonnes in the week ending April 3, the highest since the last week of February.
This followed four consecutive weeks of outflows totaling 88 tonnes, as reported by Kobeissi Letter. Global hedge funds are adjusting trading strategies due to pressures from the Iran conflict, per Semafor.
The ceasefire agreement comes amid ongoing hostilities that began on February 28.
Trump's acceptance of the pause aims to facilitate discussions on Iran's peace proposal. No further details on the 10-point plan's contents were provided in available sources. Hedge funds' strategy shifts reflect broader market reactions to geopolitical tensions.
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