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Gold gains on Iran war fears, dollar lifted by hawkish Fed minutes

February 19, 2026 • XM.com

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Gold and oil jump amid fears US will attack Iran even as nuclear talks
progress. Dollar climbs to two-week high as Fed minutes confirm hawkish
tilt. Wall Street edges higher on easing AI fears, Walmart earnings eyed.
Aussie and kiwi outperform on rate hike bets.

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