US EditionGold Prices Crash: Yellow Metal Registers Worst Weekly Fall in 40 Years, What Should Investors Do?
Gold prices dropped nearly 16% from March 13 to 23 due to liquidity-driven selling and weaker safe-haven demand amid the Middle East conflict, analysts said.
- On March 23, 2026, gold recorded its worst weekly fall in over 40 years, sliding from around USD 5,200 per ounce on March 13 to USD 4,354 by March 23.
- Observers say higher real yields and a firmer dollar have weighed on demand amid liquidity-driven selling during the ongoing Middle East conflict, with Ole Hansen noting, "While not a confirmed driver, it adds to the more cautious tone."
- Data show technical levels shifted after the fall below USD 4,400, with ICE figures recording spot gold near USD 4,400.44 after an intraday low of USD 4,320.08.
- The Wall Street Journal noted possible staggered accumulation by long-term investors, while NS Ramaswamy expects moderately bearish to sideways trading in the coming weeks.
- Ponmudi R of Enrich Money warned, 'On the upside, the $4,400–$4,500 range remains a critical resistance band...' while MCX April 2 gold contract and May 5, 2026 silver futures plunged.
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Gold prices crash: Yellow metal registers worst weekly fall in 40 years, what should investors do?
Gold prices have plummeted to their steepest weekly fall in nearly four decades, dropping significantly from recent highs. Despite Middle East tensions, the precious metal's safe-haven appeal has waned, with broader financial factors now dominating. Analysts suggest current lower prices could ...
Gold logs worst weekly fall in 40 years, experts see buying opportunity for long-term investors - The Tribune
Gold prices have witnessed a sharp decline since the last week, marking the worst weekly fall in the past 40 years, with prices dropping to USD 4,354 per ounce.
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Gold logs worst weekly fall in 40 years, experts see buying opportunity for long-term investors
Gold prices have witnessed a sharp decline since the last week, marking the worst weekly fall in the past 40 years, with prices dropping to USD 4,354 per ounce.
New Delhi: Gold prices have witnessed a sharp decline in the past week, the biggest weekly decline in 40 years. The price has fallen to US$4,354 per ounce. Gold prices have fallen from around $5,200 per ounce on March 13 to $4,354 per ounce by March 23, marking a significant decline in a short period of time. Gold, which had earlier touched an all-time high of $5,595.51 per ounce, is now under pressure due to changing global market conditions. M…
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