June 18 (Reuters) - Gold rose more than 1% on Thursday,
recouping losses from the previous session, as oil prices fell
after the U.S. and Iran signed an interim agreement to end their
war.
FUNDAMENTALS
* Spot gold rose 1.5% to $4,322.41 per ounce by 0102
GMT after declining 1.7% on Wednesday. U.S. gold futures
for August delivery fell 0.9% to $4,343.10.
* The United States and Iran released the text of their
interim agreement on Wednesday, with U.S. President Donald Trump
threatening to resume attacks and kill Iranian officials if they
failed to honour their commitments.
* The 14-point agreement extends the ceasefire announced in
April by another 60 days to allow the two sides to negotiate a
final truce.
* Oil prices fell, reversing gains made on Wednesday after
Trump said he could resume his bombing campaign if Iran's
leaders "don't behave".
* The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on
Wednesday, but policymakers expect a hike in borrowing costs
later this year amid growing concerns about inflation lodged
above the U.S. central bank's 2% target.
* Nine of the central bank's 19 policymakers now believe
they will need to raise the policy rate this year, according to
projections published on Wednesday.
* Major stock indexes fell, bond yields rose and the U.S.
dollar extended gains on Wednesday after the Fed projections
showed officials expect a hike in borrowing costs later this
year amid increasing inflation concerns.
* Spot silver rose 2.2% to $69.51 per ounce, platinum
gained 1.8% to $1,767.53, and palladium was up 2%
at $1,338.67.
DATA/EVENTS (GMT)
1100 UK BOE Bank Rate Jun
1230 US Initial Joblesss Clm Jun 13, w/e
1230 US Philly Fed Business Indx Jun
(Reporting by Noel John in Bengaluru; Editing by Subhranshu
Sahu)