EBSCN·2025-12-24 13:21Group 1: Market Concerns - The upcoming rebalancing of the Bloomberg Commodity Index in January 2026 may lead to a concentrated sell-off of gold, causing technical adjustments[2] - Historical adjustments in 2024 and 2025 due to rising gold prices did not significantly impact the market[2] - The adjustment involves a relatively small fund size of $6.5 billion, which is limited compared to the average daily trading volume of over $400 billion in the gold market[2][14] Group 2: Index Rebalancing Details - The Bloomberg Commodity Index aims for diversity and balance, with annual adjustments based on trading volume and global market value[3] - The target weight for gold in 2026 is set at 14.9%, down from an actual weight of 20.88%, indicating a reduction of approximately 6 percentage points[9][14] - The rebalancing process will occur over five trading days, allowing for a smooth transition without significant market disruption[2][14] Group 3: Price Trends and Influences - Gold prices are expected to continue rising in January 2026, driven by potential interest rate cuts and increased demand for safe-haven assets due to government shutdown risks[20] - Historical data shows that during previous rebalancing periods, gold prices remained relatively stable despite adjustments in weight[8][12]