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Hormuz shipping risks support gold as investors seek safety

RBC backed gold as shipping risks around the Strait of Hormuz unsettle markets. The report indicates heightened concern over potential disruption to a major energy and trade route.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 4, 2026, 9:41 PM UTC.

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A serious Hormuz disruption could affect energy prices, global shipping and financial markets.

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