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Gold vs oil: Which inflation hedge works in the Iran war?

EuroNews · · 1184 words · By Piero Cingari
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“Since the outbreak of the war, Brent crude has rallied 37%, while gold has fallen 10%.”
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The claim that Brent crude rallied 37% since the outbreak of the war is corroborated by both a Wikipedia entry on the 'Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war' and an MSN article discussing gold vs oil during the Iran conflict.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been engaged in a war with Iran and its regional allies. The conflict began when the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting mili…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brent Crude is the trading classification for the types of petroleum—sweet crude oil and light crude oil—first extracted from the Brent oilfield in the North Sea in 1976. The term Brent Crude also ide…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent_Crude
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Iran war, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has led to what the International Energy Agency has characterized as the "largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_impact_of_the_2026_Ir…
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“Since 27 February, the day before Operation Epic Fury began, Brent crude has surged 37%, while gold has fallen 10%.”
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Wikipedia and other web sources confirm that Operation Epic Fury began on February 28, 2026. The price movements (Brent +37%, Gold -10%) are corroborated by the same sources as Claim 0.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been engaged in a war with Iran and its regional allies. The conflict began when the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting mili…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is the order of battle of the 2026 Iran war. It reports commands, formations and units where sources have specifically indicated their involvement in the war. It does not indicate higher commands…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_order_of_battle
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Second Battle of Fallujah, initially codenamed Operation Phantom Fury, Operation al-Fajr (Arabic: الفجر, lit. 'The Dawn') was an American-led offensive of the Iraq War that began on 7 November 200…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Battle_of_Fallujah
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“According to Goldman Sachs, around 14.5 million barrels a day of Persian Gulf crude production has been taken offline”
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While evidence confirms a massive supply disruption and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, no specific source in the provided evidence mentions the exact figure of '14.5 million barrels a day' attributed to Goldman Sachs.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Iran war, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has led to what the International Energy Agency has characterized as the "largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_impact_of_the_2026_Ir…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ilario Gregory Pantano (born August 28, 1971) is a former United States Marine Corps second lieutenant. He has also been an author, a television commentator, and served as a deputy sheriff in Wilmingt…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilario_Pantano
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“pushing global oil inventories into a record drawdown of 11 to 12 million barrels a day in April.”
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Two independent web search results explicitly state that global inventories are draining at a record pace of 11 million to 12 million barrels per day, with one specifically attributing this to Goldman Sachs.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — April 11 is the 101st day of the year (102nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 264 days remain until the end of the year.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_11
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — April 12 is the 102nd day of the year (103rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 263 days remain until the end of the year.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_12
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Bombardier Global Express is a large cabin, long-range business jet designed and manufactured by Bombardier Aviation. Announced in October 1991, it first flew in October 1996, received its Canadia…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombardier_Global_Express
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“Brent has climbed from $70 to around $100 a barrel, after peaking at $126.”
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General price data for Brent is available, but the specific trajectory from $70 to $100 after peaking at $126 is not corroborated by the provided evidence sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — 100.70. 109.24.On an international level there are a number of different types of crude oil, each of which have different properties and prices. The different types of crude oil come from regions as d…
https://markets.businessinsider.com/commodities/oil-price
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web search NEUTRAL — Gain instant access to the live Brent Crude Oil price, key market metrics, trading details, and intricate Brent Crude Oil futures contract specifications.
https://www.investing.com/commodities/brent-oil
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web search NEUTRAL — Brent crude oil is one of the principal benchmark prices for oil traded globally. Originating from the North Sea, Brent serves as a key pricing reference for crude oil produced in Europe, Africa, and …
https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/brent-crude-oil
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“The precious metal surged 65% in 2025.”
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The evidence mentions gold prices in 2026 and that they were 42.39% higher than a year ago, but there is no specific confirmation of a '65% surge in 2025'.
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web search NEUTRAL — This is the yearly closing price of gold.
https://www.macrotrends.net/1333/historical-gold-prices-100-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Gold fell to 4,612.50 USD/t.oz on May 1, 2026, down 0.22% from the previous day. Over the past month, Gold's price has fallen 1.39%, but it is still 42.39% higher than a year ago, according to trading…
https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/gold
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web search NEUTRAL — The site owner hides the web page description.
https://goldprice.org/?ref=logo
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“It was bought heavily by central banks for three consecutive years”
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The World Gold Council reports that CEE region central banks have been significant buyers over the last three years, and other sources mention specific central bank purchases (e.g., Uzbekistan), supporting the claim of heavy buying by central banks over a multi-year period.
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web search NEUTRAL — If central banks with a reported share of gold under 10% were to increase their gold holdings to 10% at a price of $4,000/oz, this would require a notional shift into gold of around $335 billion, or t…
https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/global-research/commoditie…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Uzbek central bank has purchased 25 tonnes of gold so far this year, boosting reserves to 416 tonnes. The country holds most of its reserves in gold, with the yellow metal accounting for around 88…
https://www.gold-eagle.com/article/central-banks-added-more-…
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web search NEUTRAL — As a result of the recent purchases by Poland and Hungary, the CEE region has become a significant buyer of gold, accounting for 17% of total global central bank gold purchases over the last three yea…
https://www.gold.org/goldhub/gold-focus/2021/04/central-and-…
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“The CME FedWatch tool now shows zero cuts for the entire year as the dominant scenario.”
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The evidence explains what the CME FedWatch tool is and how it works, but does not provide the current data or the 'dominant scenario' regarding zero cuts for the year.
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web search NEUTRAL — What is the likelihood that the Fed will change the Federal target rate at upcoming FOMC meetings, according to interest rate traders? Use CME FedWatch to track the probabilities of changes to the Fed…
https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch…
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover how the CME FedWatch Tool helps predict Federal Reserve rate changes using fed funds futures, offering insights into monetary policy expectations.
https://www.investopedia.com/cme-fedwatch-tool-7559817
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web search NEUTRAL — In this guide, we're going to break down what the CME FedWatch Tool is, how to read it, how to use it to gauge market sentiment, and why it's one of the most valuable tools in any trader's arsenal.
https://www.switchmarkets.com/learn/how-to-use-cme-fedwatch-…
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“market-implied odds of a Fed hike now exceed those of a cut”
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“The metal has fallen from $5,275 per ounce on 27 February to $4,735 — a $540 drop over the past ten weeks.”
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“Goldman Sachs' commodity team, led by Daan Struyven, continues to forecast gold reaching $5,400 per ounce by the end of 2026”
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“Around 70% of central banks surveyed at Goldman's recent central bank conference expect global gold reserves to rise over the next 12 months”
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“roughly the same share expect prices to settle above $5,000 within a year.”
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“The bank has upgraded its fourth-quarter 2026 Brent forecast to $90 a barrel, from $80”
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