Business 11 November 2026, 10:45

When gold has two masters: Demand versus rates and inflation

Gold’s outlook is being pulled between higher-rate expectations and persistent demand for protection. Two Exness analysts assess whether the recent retreat can deepen—or whether inflation, geopolitics and central-bank buying will support a recovery.

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