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After weeks of strong gains, gold and silver are undergoing a sharp corrective phase, with gold down nearly 8% year-to-date while silver has lost more than 20% of its value, according to CNBC reports. The decline comes as the yellow metal retreats below the $4,000 threshold and silver abandons the $60 level it had reached earlier this year.
The US dollar continues to strengthen following the Bank of England's decision to hold rates at 3.75% on June 18, boosting the greenback at the expense of dollar-denominated commodities. Market data shows gold trading around $3,920 per ounce and silver closing near $56 (per market data as of June 25), their lowest in weeks.
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Sign InInvestors now watch for upcoming US inflation data and central bank meetings to gauge interest rate direction, as any hints of further tightening could pressure precious metals further. The $3,800 level is seen as key support for gold, while a break below $55 for silver could open the door to deeper losses.