Gold Plunges From Record High With Biggest One-Day Decline in 12 Years

Core Insights - Gold experienced its largest one-day percentage decline in a dozen years, dropping as much as 6% to approximately $4,120 per troy ounce after reaching an all-time high of nearly $4,400 [1][8] - Silver also saw a significant drop, falling over 8% to a low of $48.40 per troy ounce [2] - Despite the recent decline, gold remains up more than 50% for the year, with silver up 68% [3][6] Market Context - The rally in precious metals has been driven by global trade tensions, inflation concerns, and economic uncertainty, exacerbated by the ongoing U.S. government shutdown and fears of unsustainable global government debt [2][4] - Citi Research indicated that a resolution to the government shutdown and a potential U.S.-China trade deal could lead to a consolidation of gold prices in the coming weeks, maintaining a price target of $4,000 for the next 0-3 months [4] Investor Sentiment - The sharp decline in gold prices may reflect profit-taking by investors following substantial gains in precious metals this year [6] - The upcoming inflation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, delayed due to the government shutdown, may also be influencing market sentiment and gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset [7]