Gold Prices Pull Back from Weekly Highs

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Gold prices retreated as investors opted to lock in gains after a brief surge to a one-week high earlier in the session. This downward pressure was intensified by a strengthening U.S. dollar, which diminished the appeal of precious metals for holders of other currencies. Spot gold fell 1.1% to $4,447.03 per ounce, receding further from its record peak of $4,549.71 set just last Monday, while U.S. gold futures for February delivery followed suit with a 0.9% decline to $4,456.10. In Bahrain, 24k gold is currently priced at approximately BHD 55.10 per gram

The broader metals complex also faced a sharp sell-off, with silver dropping 3.5% to $78.43 per ounce, significantly down from its late-December all-time high. Platinum saw a 4.1% loss, falling to $2,342.50 after having gained over 3% earlier in the day, while palladium suffered the steepest decline, sliding 5.6% to $1,720.25. Despite the day's losses, many analysts remain focused on the "safe-haven" demand generated by recent geopolitical tensions, including the U.S. military operation in Venezuela, which continues to provide a volatile backdrop for the market.