International bullion prices are facing a sharp reversal from January's peak, driven by macroeconomic headwinds including prolonged US Federal Reserve monetary tightening. Physical consumption has slumped worldwide, highlighted by an 77.8% drop in Indian imports and widespread declines in second-quarter jewelry purchases across China, the US, and India. Furthermore, central banks in Turkey and Russia have offloaded a combined 138 tonnes of gold through August. Given expectations that prices will average $4,000 in the fourth quarter, analysts urge buyers to avoid deploying all capital at once.
Key points
Technical analysts warn that falling below key support at $3,886 an ounce could trigger a…: Technical analysts warn that falling below key support at $3,886 an ounce could trigger a much steeper market correction.
Bank of America expects bullion to trade below $4,000 an ounce over the coming three mont…: Bank of America expects bullion to trade below $4,000 an ounce over the coming three months.
Financial advisors recommend that holiday shoppers use a staggered buying strategy to pro…: Financial advisors recommend that holiday shoppers use a staggered buying strategy to properly navigate current price volatility.
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According to the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), gold was priced at Rs 1,30,874 per 10 grams on Dhanteras 2025, compared with around Rs 1,38,000 currently, marking an increase of 10%.
However, the sharp reversal from January's record high has brought the metal under renewed pressure on a year-to-date basis. With prices now below $4,000 internationally and nearing oversold territory, analysts caution the correction may not be over. A sustained recovery, they say, remains uncertain.
The latest pressure comes amid renewed tensions surrounding the Iran war, which have pushed crude oil prices higher, stoked inflation concerns and strengthened expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate hikes later this year. The Fed has raised interest rates for the first time in three years, and experts expect the tightening trend to continue in upcoming meetings.
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