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Gold Slides 14% to $4,569 Amid War, Forecasts Cut

5/18/2026

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  • Gold fell to $4,569 per ounce, a 14% drop since the U.S.–Iran war began on February 28, as Treasury yields and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pause-purchase appeal pressured demand.
  • JPMorgan Chase cut its 2026 gold price forecast to $5,243 per ounce from $5,708.
  • Goldman Sachs projects about 60 tonnes of purchases for 2026 after central banks bought 244 tonnes in Q1.
  • UBS and ANZ set year-end gold targets of $5,900–$6,200 and $5,600.