Gold
Precious Metals Retreat: Gold and Silver Slide as Dollar Resurgence and Index Rebalancing Trigger Massive Profit-Booking
The historic rally in precious metals has hit a significant technical roadblock in the opening week of 2026. After a year of unprecedented gains that saw gold and silver reach all-time highs, both metals experienced a notable slide on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Spot gold (XAU/USD) retreated to approximately