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Gold Intelligence Report

June 29, 2026 · Intelligence Report · Gold (COMEX GC=F)

Market diagnosis: Gold has corrected 27% from its January all-time high of $5,589/oz to $4,077/oz, the largest retracement since the 2013 sell-off. Central bank buying (863t in 2025, 45% of CBs planning further additions) provides a structural floor, while ~298 tonnes of ETF gold held at underwater levels caps near-term recovery. The Goldman Sachs target cut on June 20 ($5,400→$4,900) reflects fading ETF inflows and delayed rate cuts to 2027. The risk-reward is asymmetric at these levels — downside limited by CB demand at $3,800-4,000 while a resumption of ETF buying could drive $5,000+. Structural support with tactical headwinds.

GC=F Spot
$4,077
$/oz · Jun 29 · -0.03%
YTD Change
-5.5%
from Jan 2, 2026
YTD Average
$4,528
above current price
Analyst Range
$3,500–$5,400
HSBC–Goldman · 2026
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