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1. On Tuesday, gold prices remained largely unchanged, with spot gold currently trading near $4,312 per ounce. In the previous trading session, gold prices had touched a more than one-week high of $4,369 per ounce. Investors are waiting for more clarity regarding the specific details of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran.2. On Monday, President Trump stated that the United States and Iran had signed a preliminary agreement to end the conflict in the Gulf region, but he did not disclose specific terms. According to available information, the agreement will reopen the previously blockaded Strait of Hormuz and extend the ceasefire by 60 days to allow for further negotiations on challenging issues such as Iran's nuclear program.3. Citigroup raised its gold price forecast for the next three months by $500 to $4,500 per ounce. The market is closely watching Wednesday's Federal Reserve policy decision and Chair Walsh's speech, with widespread expectations that interest rates will remain unchanged.4. In terms of physical demand, data released by the Indian government on Monday showed that India's silver imports in May plummeted by 87% year-on-year, dropping to the lowest level in over three years. As the world's largest silver consumer, India has implemented stricter controls on almost all forms of silver imports.5. In addition, Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister stated on Monday that the country will establish an over-the-counter gold clearing system and launch central bank gold custody services, aiming to make Singapore a regional gold trading hub (UTC+8).

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On June 16, Rick Rieder, Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income at BlackRock, stated that the surge in the US stock market following President Trump's announcement of the Iran peace agreement reflects investors beginning to reallocate approximately $8 trillion to $9 trillion held in money market funds. He added that SpaceX's initial public offering last week has forced investors to make room in their portfolios, creating market momentum; this momentum accelerated further after the Iran agreement eliminated a key geopolitical risk. He noted that the Federal Reserve should avoid raising interest rates, as higher borrowing costs cannot curb inflation in stubborn sectors such as healthcare, insurance, and education, while interest-sensitive sectors like housing and automobiles do not face significant price pressure. Other central banks, including the European Central Bank, may not need to tighten policies as much as previously expected, as the Iran agreement is likely to alleviate upward pressure on energy costs.