Gold continues its upward trajectory in early 2026 as market volatility persists. Investors are pivotting toward safe-haven assets following the latest central bank announcements and shifting yields in the fixed-income sector.

• Spot Price Growth: Gold reached a new intraday resistance level of $2,785 per ounce.
• Central Bank Demand: Emerging markets have increased bullion reserves by 4% this quarter.
• Inflation Hedging: Renewed concerns over core inflation are driving retail gold ETF inflows.
• USD Correlation: A slight softening of the Dollar index has provided significant tailwinds for precious metals.