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Sign InGlobal financial markets are witnessing a significant shift as the momentum trades of 2026 begin to unravel, leading to sharp declines in gold and silver prices. South Korean equities have also been caught in the downward trend, signaling a broader reversal in international investor strategies. Previously, these assets served as popular hedges for institutional investors looking to diversify away from heavy exposure to U.S. large-cap tech stocks. The sudden shift in sentiment has triggered rapid liquidations of crowded positions, resulting in heightened market volatility across instruments like XAU/USD and XAG/USD. Analysts suggest that this breakdown marks the end of a period where precious metals and emerging markets acted as primary alternatives to the tech sector. This reversal is expected to prompt a comprehensive re-evaluation of portfolios that relied on these assets as alternative safe havens.