Profit Taking Phase
After a relentless two-week rally driven by Fed independence fears and geopolitical strife, the market is taking a breather. Analysts suggest this consolidation is healthy, allowing the 50-day moving average to catch up to the explosive price action.
The 5K Floor
Despite the pullback, the $5,000 level has quickly transitioned from psychological resistance to structural support. Sovereign wealth funds continue to buy dips, viewing gold as the only neutral asset in a fractured global financial system.