Gold Defies Tradition: Prices correct sharply, off 25% from peak; Here’s why West Asia tension failed to trigger safe‑haven rally – Markets
Gold appeared firmly on track for a strong start to 2026. In January, the precious metal scaled record highs, buoyed by expectations of stable inflation, the prospect of interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve and a relatively calm global economic environment. Investors increasingly leaned on gold as a preferred asset in uncertain times,…
