Gold Falls ~5% Weekly to One-Year Low; Wall Street Bearish vs. Retail Split Ahead of Policy Tests

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Spot gold closed at $3,879.92/oz on Friday, falling 4.69% for the week and hitting a one-year low of $3,852.33/oz. Rising oil prices fueled inflation concerns and expectations of sustained high Fed rates, prompting market repricing. Analysts are largely bearish, while retail investors remain divided. Key economic data and Fed minutes next week will test the policy path.