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Why Is VanEck Merk Gold ETF Down Today?

VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ) fell today amid a mixed outlook for gold. The bullion market hit fresh record highs above $4,000/oz on safe-haven demand, dovish Fed expectations and robust central bank purchases, supporting OUNZ’s longer-term case. However, warnings of overextension, profit-taking and easing geopolitical tensions have prompted a short-term pullback, weighing on the ETF.

  • Positive Sentiment: Central bank demand remains robust as Brazil purchased 16 tonnes of gold in September, underpinning bullion prices. Brazil buys 16 tonnes of gold in September
  • Positive Sentiment: Record highs fuel bullish momentum, with forecasts eyeing $4,100/oz as the Fed turns dovish and rate-cut bets grow. Fed turns dovish forecast
  • Positive Sentiment: Analyst Pontius sees the early phases of a 2–3 year gold bull run, supporting sustained demand for bullion. Pontius 2-3 year bull run
  • Neutral Sentiment: ByteTree’s Charlie Morris notes ETFs and futures don’t signal overbought conditions, though other metrics suggest gold may be peaking. ByteTree overbought metrics
  • Negative Sentiment: The World Gold Council warns the gold market is overextended after record ETF demand, flagging pullback risk. WGC warns gold market overextended
  • Negative Sentiment: Profit-taking pressure drove gold below $4,000 as sellers tested bulls after the record high breakout. Gold pulls back after record high
  • Negative Sentiment: Gold’s rally paused on easing Middle Eastern tensions, creating a headwind for bullion prices. Gold rally pauses on easing tensions
Posted 4h agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors.

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