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Last updated: 2026-06-25 15:16:44 ET
Pulse AI Brief
Updated Jun 25, 2026 3:00 PM ET
Gold has declined nearly 8% year-to-date and now trades below $4,000 per ounce, while silver has shed more than 20%. The pullback marks a reversal from earlier strength and raises questions about whether the precious metals rally has run its course amid shifting macro conditions.
Weakness in gold pressures mining equities and reduces the appeal of precious metals as an inflation hedge. Rising real yields and a firmer dollar are headwinds; any further decline could trigger forced selling from leveraged positions and momentum-following retail investors.
The retreat suggests markets are pricing in either higher real rates or a stronger dollar—both consistent with a more hawkish Fed stance. Central bank demand and geopolitical risk remain structural supports, but technical weakness could accelerate if key support levels break.
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