Gold Near $4,700: The Chaos Isn’t a Ceiling. It’s a Floor

Gold is holding near all-time highs because five institutional systems are under simultaneous stress: a new Fed chair inheriting uncontrollable inflation, mortgage rates at a six-month high, India’s gold market fracturing under a sudden import duty hike, a US-Iran ceasefire on life support, and a World Bank forecast of 42% precious metals gains in 2026. These aren’t five separate stories. They’re the same story told five ways.
India Gold Demand Slump Deepens as Asia Faces Soaring Prices

The India gold demand slump is worsening as soaring prices and seasonal factors like the early monsoon continue to weigh on buying activity. India’s gold market is seeing deepening discounts as local prices approach all-time highs, discouraging consumer demand. Dealers are now selling gold at up to $56 below official rates — nearly double last week’s discount. Seasonal factors like the early monsoon, combined with already high interest rates across Asia, have further weakened physical gold buying. This trend reflects how macro conditions and seasonality can sharply influence retail gold demand in major markets. While the India gold demand slump […]
