# Securities Times

Spot Gold Falls Below $5,000/oz as Silver Sinks; Precious Metals Retreat on Risk Appetite and Dollar Strength

Spot gold fell below $5,000 per ounce and silver dropped over 2% on Monday, reversing recent gains as traders engaged in profit‑taking and repositioned amid a stronger dollar and firmer yields. The move raises questions about the durability of safe‑haven demand and could exert pressure on miners and commodity‑linked economies if it persists.