GC catalysts
Catalysts and events linked to GC, newest first.
GC stock catalysts and risks
Latest published review: 2026-10-20
| Development | Transmission channel | Evidence | Condition to watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says Tehran must assert control of the Strait of Hormuz 2026-10-20 · Up | A higher geopolitical-disruption probability supports demand for gold as a defensive asset. | The statement came amid attacks on shipping, constrained refined-product movements and continuing U.S.-Iran confrontation. | Not recorded |
| Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is ready to defend itself while remaining open to diplomacy 2026-10-04 · Up | Iran’s warning of a stronger response to renewed military action supports safe-haven demand. | Araghchi said Iran would defend itself with more force if military confrontation resumed. | Not recorded |
| Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is ready to defend itself while remaining open to diplomacy 2026-10-04 · Up | Iran’s warning of a stronger response to renewed military action supports safe-haven demand. | Araghchi said Iran would defend itself with more force if military confrontation resumed. | Not recorded |
| Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says President Donald Trump will keep all military options open if Iran rejects US demands 2026-10-03 · Up | Escalation risk increases demand for a safe-haven asset. | The Pentagon said it was preserving military options against Iran. | Not recorded |
| Trump says the United States will win the Iran war very soon after officials speak with mediators 2026-09-28 · Up | Uncertainty over the conflict and the absence of a confirmed settlement can support safe-haven gold demand. | The president paired a hawkish war statement with unresolved mediation efforts. | Not recorded |
| Trump says the United States will win the Iran war very soon after officials speak with mediators 2026-09-28 · Up | Uncertainty over the conflict and the absence of a confirmed settlement can support safe-haven gold demand. | The president paired a hawkish war statement with unresolved mediation efforts. | Not recorded |
| Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it had shot down a US MQ-1 Predator drone over the Strait of Hormuz 2026-09-21 · Up | A reported direct US-Iran military incident can increase safe-haven demand for gold. | Iranian sources reported an IRGC air-defense shootdown of a US drone over Hormuz, with attribution not independently confirmed. | Not recorded |
| Trump says the United States could keep Iranian oil as Gulf talks stall 2026-09-14 · Up | war-risk rhetoric tends to support safe-haven demand for gold | Trump’s comments came alongside renewed Hormuz uncertainty and higher oil | Not recorded |
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DateCardAvg 5d
- 2026-10-20Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says Tehran must assert control of the Strait of HormuzBRN DXY GC
- 2026-10-09Tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz reach their highest weekly level since the Iran war beganBDTI BRN BZ=F FRO-6.57%
- 2026-10-08Trump says the US will not attack Iran before the November midterm elections as talks continueBRN GC GC=F-4.90%
- 2026-10-04Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is ready to defend itself while remaining open to diplomacyDXY GC
- 2026-10-04Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is ready to defend itself while remaining open to diplomacyBRENT CRUDE DXY GC
- 2026-10-04Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is ready to defend itself while remaining open to diplomacyBNO DXY GC GLD+1.29%
- 2026-10-04Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is ready to defend itself while remaining open to diplomacyBRENT CRUDE DXY GC
- 2026-10-03Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says President Donald Trump will keep all military options open if Iran rejects US demandsGC LMT TLT WTI+1.15%
- 2026-10-03Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says President Donald Trump will keep all military options open if Iran rejects US demandsGC LMT TLT WTI+1.15%
- 2026-09-28Trump says the United States will win the Iran war very soon after officials speak with mediatorsBRENT GC ITA-1.09%
- 2026-09-28Trump says the United States will win the Iran war very soon after officials speak with mediatorsBRENT GC ITA-1.09%
- 2026-09-21Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it had shot down a US MQ-1 Predator drone over the Strait of HormuzBRN GC ITA-3.65%
- 2026-09-21Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it had shot down a US MQ-1 Predator drone over the Strait of HormuzBRN GC ITA-3.65%
- 2026-09-14Trump says the United States could keep Iranian oil as Gulf talks stallBRENT GC ITA-0.29%
- 2026-09-14Trump says the United States could keep Iranian oil as Gulf talks stallBRENT GC ITA-0.29%
- 2026-08-23Oil and gold markets price in heightened U.S.-Iran tension and Hormuz disruptionDXY GC TLT+1.01%
- 2026-08-17US retail sales data pushes markets to price lower odds of an imminent Federal Reserve rate hikeDXY GC TLT+1.49%
- 2026-08-17US retail sales data pushes markets to price lower odds of an imminent Federal Reserve rate hikeDXY GC TLT+1.49%
- 2026-08-17gold rises as a weaker dollar and softer Fed hike bets offset Middle East oil riskDXY GC XAUUSD
- 2026-08-17Qatar and Pakistan continue exchanging messages between Tehran and WashingtonBRENT GC QATAR
- 2026-08-15Iran says no decision has been made to restart talks with the United StatesBRENT DXY GC
- 2026-08-15Iran says no decision has been made to restart talks with the United StatesBRENT DXY GC
- 2026-08-14U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington will soon announce unprecedented economic measures against IranBRENT DXY GC
- 2026-08-14U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington will soon announce unprecedented economic measures against IranBRENT DXY GC
- 2026-08-12US Labor Department reports consumer prices rose 3.4% in July, easing pressure on the Federal ReserveDXY ES GC ZN+0.61%
- 2026-08-12US Labor Department reports consumer prices rose 3.4% in July, easing pressure on the Federal ReserveDXY ES GC ZN+0.61%
- 2026-08-10Donald Trump says the United States is 'low-keying it' and 'semi-negotiating' with IranDXY GC XAR+2.28%
- 2026-08-10Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejects restart of U.S. talks over June memorandum disputeBRENT DXY GC
- 2026-07-27Russia launches large overnight drone and missile strikes on Kyiv and multiple Ukrainian regionsBRENT EURUSD GC TTF
- 2026-07-27UN Security Council holds emergency briefing on escalating Russian attacks in UkraineDXY GC SX5E
- 2026-07-26Russia launches large overnight drone and missile strikes on Kyiv and multiple Ukrainian regionsBRENT EURUSD GC TTF
- 2026-07-19Crude oil price surge and synchronized rise in global sovereign yields raise concerns over renewed inflation and tighter policyCO1 GC GER10Y
- 2026-07-17Gold price drops $81 intraday to around $3,992 per ounce amid rising yields and risk rotationGC GDX GLD UST10Y+3.21%
- 2026-07-17Stronger-than-expected US retail sales lift Treasury yields and pressure growth stocksDXY GC NDX SPX
- 2026-07-14Surging U.S. Producer Price Index ahead of June CPI intensifies inflation concernsDXY GC SPX US2Y
- 2026-07-13US conducts third round of strikes on Iranian targets as Iran expands regional missile and drone attacksCLC1 GC LCOC1 STOXX600
- 2026-07-10Hong Kong launches trial operations of Gold Central Clearing System to bolster regional bullion tradingGC XAUUSD
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