Gold Prices Open Higher After U. S. Pauses Planned Airstrikes in Iran Gold prices rose Monday morning after President Trump's surprise decision to pause planned airstrikes against Iran, sparking a modest 0.
7% increase from Friday's closing price. However, gold prices soon edged lower in early trading, leaving investors wondering what this means for the broader economy. The diplomatic standoff between the U. S.
and Iran has sent shockwaves through global markets, causing investors to seek safer havens like gold.