Despite Recent Volatility, Gold Bull Run Widely Considered Intact.
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The gold market is currently navigating a period of high intensity, where technical "overbought" signals are clashing with powerful geopolitical and structural drivers. The State of the Bull Run Despite the recent steep pullbacks, the consensus among major institutions (J.P. Morgan, UBS, Goldman Sachs) is that the secular bull market remains intact. The current sell-off is largely viewed as a "healthy consolidation" following the parabolic move earlier this year. Record Highs: Most analysts expect gold to notch fresh record highs later in 2026. Targets range from $5,000/oz (J.P. Morgan/HSBC) to as high as $6,300/oz (UBS/Bank of America) by year-end. The Iran Factor: The conflict in Iran is the primary driver of current volatility. While "safe-haven" demand initially spiked prices to nearly