Jun 10, 2026
Gold’s steep pullback in 2026 might rattle market participants, yet one analyst contends that the yellow metal is still entrenched in a historic uptrend that is mirroring one of its most remarkable past surges with striking precision. Jeff Clark, who publishes The Gold Advisor, told Kitco News that the present decline in gold prices echoes the downturn observed during the famous bull run of the 1970s, which eventually led to one of the strongest rallies in the commodity’s history. Clark stated that he mapped the relationship between the ongoing gold bull market and the one spanning from 1976 to the 1980 peak, finding a 95% correlation coefficient between the two periods.
According to Clark, this parallel indicates that the current drop could be a routine and constructive phase within a broader upward movement. He pointed out that during the equivalent stage of the 1970s bull market, gold experienced a sharp fall, then quickly recovered, and the same pattern is unfolding now, with the metal declining and closely tracking that earlier trajectory. Clark added that if this correlation persists, gold would need to roughly triple in value from its present price to equal the full extent of the 1970s advance.
Clark’s optimistic long-term view comes amid significant obstacles for the precious metal. Following a record-breaking climb to $5,600 per ounce in January, gold has slipped into negative territory for the year. The prolonged selloff accelerated on Friday after prices breached a key long-term support level, the 200-day moving average. Gold has fallen almost 8% within a week. Spot gold was last quoted at $4,125.50, losing over 3% on the day, and has declined 4.5% since the start of the year.
The seasoned analyst observed that although gold is down more than 21% from its January high, this retreat is less severe than the 30% correction during the 2008 financial crisis and the 28% drop amid the 2020 pandemic turmoil. Nonetheless, Clark believes the current weakness does not mark the conclusion of the long-term upward trend. He argued that historical patterns favor the bulls, noting that if the bull market ended now, it would be the shortest in modern history, as every other gold bull run has lasted longer. Clark stated that based on past averages, the present cycle should continue for at least another two years. Consequently, he regards the correction as a chance to buy and has been actively increasing his holdings, including a recent substantial purchase.
Gold has faced headwinds in recent months due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, which has severely disrupted global energy markets and driven oil prices sharply upward. Rising energy costs are fueling inflation concerns, and markets now anticipate the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates rather than reduce them. The latest Consumer Price Index, released on Wednesday, showed headline inflation rose 0.5% in May, matching economists’ forecasts. On an annual basis, consumer prices increased 4.2%, up from 3.8% in April. Core inflation, excluding volatile food and energy items, climbed 0.2% last month, compared with a 0.4% rise in April. This was slightly below the 0.3% increase economists had predicted. Annual core inflation stood at 2.9%, up from 2.8% in April.
Despite ongoing risks in the gold market, Clark argued that investors are placing too much emphasis on inflation threats while ignoring the potential harm that higher interest rates could cause to an already vulnerable economy. He suggested that if inflation accelerates markedly, the Fed’s eventual response would be to bolster economic growth rather than persist with tightening. Clark expressed the view that if the economy deteriorates as much as many mainstream analysts expect, the Fed is more likely to cut rates than raise them. He also questioned the extent to which the Fed can tighten policy given the federal government’s rising interest expenses, noting that increasing rates makes the government’s financial situation more challenging.
While markets have concentrated heavily on inflation and interest rate expectations, Clark views these as temporary headwinds. He instead focuses on longer-term structural factors that underpin gold, such as growing debt loads, persistent budget deficits, potential monetary easing, and unforeseen geopolitical or financial disruptions. Among these, sovereign debt is a primary concern. Clark stated that he is compelled to hold gold due to the global financial system and the fact that all currencies today are fiat, a situation unprecedented in history. He added that escalating government debt worldwide leaves investors with little alternative but to retain exposure to hard assets. Although the timing of gold’s next rally is uncertain, Clark maintained that the fundamental case for the metal remains solid.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2025) AND FORECAST (2026–2035)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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United States
- Market Size
- Production
- Imports
- Exports
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China
- Market Size
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Japan
- Market Size
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Germany
- Market Size
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United Kingdom
- Market Size
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France
- Market Size
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Brazil
- Market Size
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Italy
- Market Size
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Russian Federation
- Market Size
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India
- Market Size
- Production
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Canada
- Market Size
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Australia
- Market Size
- Production
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Republic of Korea
- Market Size
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Spain
- Market Size
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Mexico
- Market Size
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Indonesia
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Netherlands
- Market Size
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Turkey
- Market Size
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Saudi Arabia
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Switzerland
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Sweden
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Nigeria
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Poland
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Belgium
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Argentina
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Norway
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Austria
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Thailand
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United Arab Emirates
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Colombia
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Denmark
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South Africa
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Malaysia
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Israel
- Market Size
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Singapore
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Egypt
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Philippines
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Finland
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Chile
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Ireland
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Pakistan
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Greece
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Portugal
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Kazakhstan
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Algeria
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Czech Republic
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Qatar
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Peru
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Romania
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Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2025
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2025
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Consumption, by Country, 2025
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Production, by Country, 2025
- Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2025
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)
- Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2025) and Forecast (2026–2035)

