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Gold was slightly higher in early Asian trading, and geopolitical tension usually enhances the precious metal's safe-haven appeal. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,348.10 an ounce. The United States seized a second tanker near Venezuela on Saturday, increasing pressure on President Nicolás Maduro's administration. XTB MENA's MiLad Azar said, “Geopolitical tension remains a key support for gold”. The market analyst said, “Friction between the US and Venezuela is likely to continue to escalate. “The analyst notes that tension also persists in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

Zhitongcaijing·12/21/2025 23:41:01
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Gold was slightly higher in early Asian trading, and geopolitical tension usually enhances the precious metal's safe-haven appeal. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,348.10 an ounce. The United States seized a second tanker near Venezuela on Saturday, increasing pressure on President Nicolás Maduro's administration. XTB MENA's MiLad Azar said, “Geopolitical tension remains a key support for gold”. The market analyst said, “Friction between the US and Venezuela is likely to continue to escalate. “The analyst notes that tension also persists in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.