Renewed hostility between the US and Iran could cause global gold prices to plunge to US$3,600-3,800 an ounce, or 60,000 baht per baht-weight for domestic gold bar, especially if oil prices rise to $90-100 a barrel and remain at that level for more than a month, according to Thailand's leading gold trader MTS Gold.

Gold prices decline amid Hormuz tensions and Fed rate hike signals. Gold at $4,600 in July at 1.1% YES, dip to $3,900 at 54% YES.

Gold rate today: Gold price has been heavily impacted by the latest developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and U.S.-Iran war.