Why Gold Is Stuck Right Now
THE SO WHAT
A stalled gold rally with compressed volatility and a tight gold–silver spread says the classic safety trade is indecisive under higher real yields. If your treasury or fund has leaned on gold as the default hedge, you may need a more nuanced risk barbell that includes rate-sensitive and AI-exposed assets.
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