The Middle East powder keg is ignited again, the bullish momentum of crude oil exceeds that of gold, and investment banks raise the probability of extreme scenarios. Is it possible that oil prices will surge again? Gold was supported by 68 tons of over-the-counter purchases by the central bank, and the intraday retracement stabilized near the support; platinum's rise resumed, and institutions warned of the risk of capital withdrawal, and $1,300 became the high ground for the long and short battles>>