Gold falls into bear market territory, while a stronger U.S. dollar and rising rate expectations pressure risk assets.

Gold falls into bear market territory, while a stronger U.S. dollar and rising rate expectations pressure risk assets.

Gold officially entered a bear market on June 9, dropping over 20% from its January all-time high near $5,600 amid rising yields and a strong US dollar.

Gold bounced from a six-month low near $4,023 per ounce but gains remain capped as markets price in over 70% odds of a Fed rate hike by December 2026.