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Gold Gains on Hormuz Tensions: What Investors Need to Know

Published July 8, 20264 min read

Close-up of stacked gold bullion bars on a dark surface, with a blurry background showing a world map and computer screens. — Gold bars are a common safe haven asset for investors during times of geopolitical uncertainty. Illustration: MarketIntelLabs

Gold hit $4,135 per ounce on the morning of July 8, 2026, a level that looks like a contradiction. The Strait of Hormuz, the waterway that carries roughly 20% of the world's daily oil supply, is under direct military threat for the first time since the ceasefire memorandum collapsed overnight. Yet gold is down fractionally, not up. Understanding why tells you everything about where this market stands and what it means for your money.

Key Takeaways Gold trades at $4,135/oz as Hormuz conflict escalates sharply, down slightly on the session as rate-hike fears from rising oil partially offset safe-haven demand. GLD ETF fell 1.2% to $377.49. The gold/silver ratio reached 67.7x, with SLV -2.94% to…

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