The Peace Pivot: Why Gold is Finding its Feet in the Shadow of the 15-Point Plan
*After a month where the global economy felt like it was strapped to a Tomahawk missile, we finally have a moment of "diplomatic friction." Gold’s 2% surge isn't just a flight to safety; it’s a relief rally triggered by a softening Dollar and a desperately needed cool-down in the oil pits. For the first time since the February 28th strikes, the "War Premium" is being challenged by a "Peace Proposal." Washington has put a 15-point map on the table, and while Tehran is currently calling it a "wish list," the mere existence of a deadline—April 6—has given the markets enough oxygen to stop selling everything that isn't nailed down. This is the "Eye of the Storm" trade: Gold rises because the immediate threat of energy-plant destruction has been paused, allowing the Dollar’s suffocating grip to loosen just enough for bullion to breathe.*
