🟡 GOLD PRICE PULLBACK — YEAR-END MARKET UPDATE

Gold retreats toward ~$4,445 amid thin trading + profit-taking 📉

• Gold (XAU/USD) pulled back from recent highs near all-time peaks as traders booked profits ahead of year-end.

• Thin liquidity in holiday trading added to volatility, encouraging short-term sellers.

• Precious metals broadly softened — silver and platinum also retraced after record runs.

📊 Market Insights • The pullback reflects profit-taking and easing safe-haven demand, as some geopolitical risk sentiment improves.

• Traders eye the Federal Reserve minutes & rate outlook for clues into future precious metals support.

Gold remains structurally supported by macro trends, but short-term retracements are normal after parabolic rallies — positioning for 2026 will depend heavily on liquidity and central bank policy.

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