Gold price today, Thursday, February 26: Gold price moderates as U.S.-Iran talks continue

Group 1: Gold Price Movement - Gold April futures opened at $5,175.30 per troy ounce, which is 1% lower than Wednesday's closing price of $5,226.20 [1] - The gold price initially moved above $5,200 before experiencing a pullback [1] - Gold's one-year gain as of January 29 was 95.6% [3] Group 2: Influencing Factors - The recent rally in gold prices is influenced by the Supreme Court's decision to strike down President Trump's tariffs and escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran [1] - Ongoing negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program are contributing to market uncertainty, with a deadline set by President Trump approaching [1] - Economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions typically increase safe-haven demand for gold as investors seek shelter from potential volatility in other assets [2] Group 3: Historical Price Changes - The gold price has increased by 3.2% over the past week, 1.9% over the past month, and 77.6% over the past year [7]