Gold heads for worst quarter in more than a decade as retail frenzy fades
Gold prices are tumbling, ending a decade-long retail frenzy.
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📍 How it ended
Gold prices fell below $4,000 and headed for the worst quarterly loss in 13 years due to a hawkish Fed stance and firmer Treasury yields. Some reports noted the metal steadied as US-Iran peace talks framed the inflation outlook.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 14d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Gold is experiencing its worst quarter in over a decade. Coverage emphasizes the shift away from gold towards tech investments.
The Federal Reserve's rate hike outlook and a strong dollar are cited as key factors. Major outlets including Reuters, BBC News, CNBC, and Bloomberg are covering the story.
Watch for upcoming economic indicators, such as the June jobs report, and geopolitical developments like US-Iran peace talks, which may influence gold prices.
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Quick answers
What is driving the decline in gold prices?
Coverage points to a shift towards tech investments, Federal Reserve rate hike outlook, and a strong dollar.
Which outlets are covering the gold price decline?
Major outlets including Reuters, BBC News, CNBC, and Bloomberg are covering the story.
What economic indicators might influence gold prices next?
The June jobs report and geopolitical developments like US-Iran peace talks may influence gold prices.
Coverage (14)
- Gold Slumps Below $4,000 as It Loses Shine to the Dominant Tech Trade Barron's · 20d ago
- Gold prices fall further after worst quarter in 13 years as interest rate fears hit bullion CNBC · 20d ago
- Gold and Silver Prices Are Falling Like Rocks WSJ · 20d ago
- Gold prices slip as firmer Treasury yields, Fed rate outlook weigh Reuters · 20d ago
- Gold heads for worst quarter in 13 years on strong dollar, Fed hike bets KITCO · 21d ago
- Gold Steadies as US-Iran Peace Talks Frame Inflation Outlook Bloomberg.com · 21d ago
- Gold is on the verge of a ‘death cross’ that could surprisingly foreshadow gains MarketWatch · 21d ago
- Gold price attracts a modest bid even as U.S. JOLTS shows resilient labor market KITCO · 21d ago
- Fed turned a ‘pause in the structural bullish gold story’ into ‘a deeper freeze’ KITCO · 21d ago
- Gold set for worst quarterly loss in 13 years on hawkish Fed stance CNBC · 21d ago
- Gold prices today, Tuesday, June 30: Hanging just above $4,000, but ready to rise? Yahoo Finance · 21d ago
- Gold prices today, Monday, June 29: Holding at last week's levels ahead of June jobs report Yahoo Finance · 21d ago
- Gold slips as U.S.-Iran tensions spark inflation, rate hike fears CNBC · 21d ago
- Gold heads for worst quarter in more than a decade as retail frenzy fades Financial Times · 21d ago
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