Precious metals are having a rough day – As a matter of fact, most of the outperforming asset classes since April or even beginning 2025 are seeing strong profit-taking flows. The dynamics of this year were evolving on outflows from the US Dollar into a fast-evolving Tech-sector and everything linked to it, comprising Cryptocurrencies (which also promise to offer an edge against fiat, US Dollar influences). Another one of the themes was a de-globalization trend, with participants betting heavily on precious metals to bypass a more divided global trade. This had led to a great performance of Gold, also dragging other ... (full story)