Gold Pullback: Why The Long-Term Investment Case Remains Intact

Gold pulled back this week as the dollar strengthened and Treasury yields rose on hawkish Fed commentary. The retreat from recent highs is a familiar pattern: bullion tends to sell off when real rates climb, even as the structural drivers for owning gold remain in place.

Central banks keep buying. Geopolitical tensions show no sign of easing. And the U.S. fiscal deficit keeps widening – all reasons long-term holders stay in the trade. The pullback may offer entry points for investors who missed the earlier rally.

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