Metals Plunge Amid Rising Rates and Iran War; Gold Eyes 'Debasement Trade'
March 19, 2026
--- HEADLINE: Metals Plunge Amid Rising Rates and Iran War; Gold Eyes 'Debasement Trade' Metals prices took a beating Thursday as investors fretted over the impact of surging oil prices and rising interest rates on the global economy. Here's what you need to know: **1. Metals sell-off: