Gold futures experienced their first notable decline since August on Thursday, with contracts dropping $69.50, or 1.71%, to settle at $3,991.10. This marked the most significant pullback since August 11th, occurring amid dual pressures from easing geopolitical tensions and a strengthening U.S. dollar. The selloff appears partly driven by reduced safe-haven demand, following reports of cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. Concurrently, the dollar gained considerable strength, rising 0.50% to reach a two-month peak of 99.39. This resurgence of the greenback typically exerts downward pressure on gold ... (full story)