Gold prices have recently been influenced more by rising real interest rates than by geopolitical tensions or central bank buying. As real yields on inflation-protected U.S. Treasury securities increase, the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding gold rises, making fixed-income assets more attractive. Analysts suggest that the Federal Reserve's decisions on interest rates will be the key factor for gold's price direction in the second half of 2026. If the Fed cuts rates and real yields decline, gold could rally again; if rates stay high, gold may see limited gains despite ongoing central bank demand.

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Gold ETF GLD shifts from bearish to neutral as spot gold losses deepen and market conditions normalize.

The SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) has moved from a bearish to a neutral outlook after spot gold prices fell further, capturing about 58% of its historical maximum drawdown. The ETF has also surpassed its 95th percentile monthly Value at Risk, prompting ...

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