Gold & Scott Bessent
20 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Aug 24, 2026
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International
Gold: Gold firmed to $4,653 an ounce, up 15% for the month, as investors sought safe havens amid uncertainty.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce sanctions on Iran and has announced bond buybacks to restrain yields.
Aug 24, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Gold: Gold received a boost from ceasefire optimism but remained on course for a monthly drop, reflecting its role as a safe-haven asset influenced by geopolitical developments.
Scott Bessent: As US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent has reiterated Trump's 'red lines' for a deal and has threatened to 'aggressively target' Oman if it facilitates tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating the US stance on sanctions and maritime freedom.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
International
Gold: Gold received a boost from ceasefire optimism but remained on course for a monthly drop, reflecting its role as a safe-haven asset influenced by geopolitical developments.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, predicted that oil prices could come down quickly once a deal between the US and Iran is finalized, indicating the economic impact of the negotiations.
May 27, 2026 · 101 articles
International
Gold: Gold prices rose as a safe haven amid uncertainty, benefiting investors.
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, Bessent has imposed sanctions on Iran and commented on the economic impact of the war.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
Business
Gold: Rose as dollar weakened and safe-haven demand persisted.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary, hinted at a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
International
Gold: Gold>>> was slightly off, as investors rotated out of speculative assets.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, United States>>> Treasury Secretary, has vowed to use Iranian funds to pay for damage caused to Gulf allies and to offset tolls paid to the Persian Gulf Strait Authority.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
Gold: Gold prices have seen fluctuations in response to the geopolitical tensions and hopes for a peace deal, with a general decline expected as stability returns.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, stated that Washington would use money from frozen Iranian accounts to offset damages inflicted by Iran on US allies and any tolls imposed for transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 20, 2026 · 497 articles
International
Gold: Gold has been supported by safe-haven demand, rising slightly.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Bessent threatened economic isolation for Iran, adding to pressure.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
International
Gold: Gold>>> has drawn little support as a safe haven or hedge against inflation risks, despite the geopolitical tensions.
Scott Bessent: As US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent>>> believes elevated yields and inflation are transient and will subside when the conflict ends and the Strait of Hormuz>>> reopens.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
Gold: Gold is not directly affected by this event.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of sanctions on Chinese AI firms for IP theft, adding to the broader tech crackdown.
Jul 28, 2026 · 183 articles
International
Gold: Gold slipped, drawing scant support as a safe haven or as a hedge against inflation risks, despite the ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, stated that the US naval blockade is part of a broader economic embargo aimed at suffocating the Iranian regime.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
Gold: Gold prices fell, indicating a shift in investor sentiment or profit-taking despite geopolitical tensions.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, reassured about the temporary nature of the sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
Gold: Spot Gold was down, indicating a slight decrease in its safe-haven appeal or profit-taking amidst mixed market signals.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
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