The Canadian research firm expects the pressure on bullion to subside as the market fully prices in Federal Reserve tightening. According to Roukaya Ibrahim, chief commodities strategist at BCA, the opportunity cost of holding gold is poised to turn from a headwind into a tailwind. The firm’s bullish outlook rests on the belief that real yields will remain stable rather than climbing further, unless an unforeseen surge in oil prices forces a dramatic shift in inflation expectations.

While geopolitical instability in the Middle East may trigger short-term market turbulence, analysts argue that gold has proven resilient by holding its $4,000-an-ounce level. The firm contends that gold’s role as an inflation hedge is frequently misunderstood; instead, its performance is dictated by real rates and the credibility of central bank policy. With central bank purchasing providing a structural floor for prices and the U.S. dollar expected to weaken over the long term, BCA views the current correction as an opportune entry point for investors.