Stacked gold bars on a table, symbolizing gold price volatility and recent pullback in precious metals market. Key Points Gold’s recent pullback reflects a stronger U.S. dollar and profit-taking, but long-term fundamentals still point to higher prices. The U.S. fiscal outlook, including a $42 trillion net deficit and rising Treasury yields, strengthens the case for gold as a hedge. Investors can gain exposure through GLD for direct price tracking, GDX for leveraged upside, or Newmont for income and sta ...