In this episode of Trending Commodity Picks, we unpack the unusual volatility in gold prices following the recent US–Israel joint attack on Iran. Despite escalating geopolitical tensions which are typically a catalyst for gold prices to surge, the yellow metal has shown unpredictable swings.
Research Head (India) at the World Gold Council, Kavita Chacko, joins us to explain why gold is behaving this way, how a strengthening US dollar impacts global gold reserves, and what lies ahead for investment demand, especially gold ETFs.
Published on March 11, 2026