Can Gold Escape the Bear Market? Forecast as of 10.07.2026

A 20% decline from recent highs is generally considered the beginning of a bear market. Gold continues to suffer from elevated bond yields, fears of further Fed monetary tightening, and weaker support from central banks. Let's discuss this topic and make a trading plan for XAU/USD.Major Takeaways Speculators remain reluctant to buy gold. Central banks are becoming more active in the bullion market. Gold ETFs recorded $9 billion in outflows in June. XAU/USD's next move will depend on the inflatio