
The $1,600 Retreat: Gold’s Gravity-Defying Run Meets Monetary Reality
After hitting a record high of nearly $5,600 per ounce in early 2026, gold prices have plummeted by $1,600, finding a new support level around $4,000. Market experts suggest that while geopolitical risks drove the initial rally, a shift toward higher interest rates and institutional profit-taking has normalized the market, with Asian demand now acting as a primary stabilizer.


















