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news El Financiero 2026-04-20

Gold Price Drops Amid Renewed Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz

The drop in gold prices reflects investor concern following renewed instability in the Middle East, specifically involving the Strait of Hormuz. Rising oil and gas prices, coupled with geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, are fueling inflation fears and dampening confidence.


La caída del precio del oro refleja un revés en la confianza de los inversionistas, luego de que fuera cerrado otra vez el estrecho de Ormuz. <p>El <a href="http://elfinanciero.com.mx/tags/oro" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="http://elfinanciero.com.mx/tags/oro">oro</a> cayó después de que un recrudecimiento de la <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/04/20/alto-al-fuego-en-estrecho-de-ormuz-iran-se-niega-a-mas-negociaciones/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https:/...

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