Gold steady as markets assess Mideast ceasefire talks

Gold prices held steady on Thursday, as investors awaited clearer signs ‌of progress in Middle East de-escalation efforts and stayed cautious ahead of fresh geopolitical developments that could shape safe-haven demand. Spot gold was steady at $4,503.29 per ounce as of 0300 GMT. US gold futures ​for April delivery lost 1.2% to $4,500. Iran said it is reviewing a US proposal to ​end the war, but added it has no intentions of holding talks ⁠to end the widening conflict, the country’s foreign minister said on Wednesday. The U.S. ​had sent a 15-point ceasefire proposal to Tehran earlier this week, reportedly via Pakistan. “The really big moves will happen probably at the start of ​next week when it becomes clearer whether the US launches a ground invasion in ​Iran over the weekend