Gold Suffers Worst Drop in 17 Years Despite War Fears—Here's the Twist Investors Missed

Fonte: International Business Times

Gold's sharp sell-off amid escalating tensions in the Middle East has left markets scrambling for answers. Traditionally viewed as a safe-haven asset, bullion would be expected to rally during geopolitical crises. Yet, in the wake of the Iran conflict, the opposite has happened, with gold shedding more than 20% since hitting a record high of $5,594.