Gold Slumps as Markets Price More Fed Hikes
Gold prices are declining as markets anticipate further interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. While retail investors shift toward AI stocks, central banks in Asia and emerging markets continue to acquire bullion.
Gold is sinking as oil spikes, real yields rise, and markets price in more Fed hikes—even as China, Asia, and emerging‑market central banks quietly load up on bullion. In today's metals spotlight , Nicky Shiels, MKS Pamp Head of Research and Metals Strategy joins us to unpack gold’s short‑term pain, long‑term bullish case, and why retail money has ditched gold for speculative AI stocks. (Source: Bloomberg)
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