$XAU Gold rises above $5,000/oz amid US-Iran tensions and the largest Middle Eastern troop deployment since 2003.

Fed's Miran predicts limited rate decreases, reflecting solid employment statistics (206K claims). FOMC minutes reveal conflicting views on inflation-driven hikes, while weak Asian demand limits bullion gains, resulting in a tiny weekly loss.

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