Gold heads for worst quarter in more than a decade as retail frenzy fades
Gold is tracking toward its steepest quarterly decline since 2013 as retail demand cools and investors anticipate Federal Reserve rate hikes.
📍 Where it landed
Gold prices continued to decline, slipping below $4,000, as the retail frenzy that had driven prices up earlier faded. The precious metal was headed for its worst quarter in 13 years, weighed down by a strong dollar, interest rate hike expectations, and firmer Treasury yields.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 102d ago, after coverage quieted.
The reporting (21)
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Gold and Silver Prices Are Falling Like Rocks WSJ · 105d ago
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Moneycontrol Pro Panorama Moneycontrol.com · 105d ago
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Gold heads for worst quarter in more than a decade as retail frenzy fades Financial Times · 105d ago broke it first
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Gold prices are falling, with the metal on track for a fourth consecutive losing month. According to TradingView, this represents a total wipeout of 25%.
The downturn is coinciding with a fade in retail frenzy and a drop in silver prices of over 1%. Coverage from the Financial Times, Investing.com India, and MSN emphasizes that the decline is driven by jitters regarding Federal Reserve rate hike bets.
Investing.com India notes that this trajectory would mark the largest quarterly drop for gold in more than a decade. Market focus remains on the outcome of Federal Reserve rate decisions and whether the downward trend in XAU/USD continues following these losses.
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Questions people are asking
How significant is the current drop in gold prices?
Gold is heading for its worst quarter in more than a decade, with TradingView reporting a total wipeout of 25% over four straight losing months.
What factors are contributing to the decline?
The decline is attributed to fading retail frenzy and investor bets regarding Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Are other metals affected?
Yes, according to MSN, silver has also fallen by over 1%.
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