UBS says gold may retest support around $4,000 an ounce in the near term, but expects structural dip buyers to set a floor there. Gold has fallen as rising U.S. real yields and a stronger dollar raise the opportunity cost of holding it, though UBS notes its sensitivity to real rates has weakened. Central bank diversification, concerns over public debt, and robust Chinese buying are cited as structural support, with annual central bank purchases expected at 750 to 1,000 metric tons. UBS expects gold to stabilize and resume its uptrend toward year-end and into 2027, viewing pullbacks toward $4,000/oz as opportunities to add exposure.
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