Gold Bulls Eye $8K Long-Term Despite Dips to $4,700 and Energy Pressures
- Current volatility: Gold slipping to mid-$4,500–$4,700 on rising oil, yields, stronger USD—despite geopolitics.
- Vermeulen outlook: $8,000 possible...

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Michael Howell's key liquidity insights:
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Key macro drivers for...
Record-value gold demand in Q1 2026, fueled by investors and strong central bank buying.
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CDE stands out over AUGO for exposure to elevated gold/silver prices and volatility:
Key macro headwinds hitting gold's safe-haven appeal into 2026: