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Gold futures have continued its impressive gains, marking three consecutive days of price advances amid escalating global tensions and significant geopolitical developments. The precious metal's value has been bolstered by recent statements from Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has modified Russia's nuclear doctrine, creating ripples of concern in international markets.

The gold market has recently demonstrated remarkable resilience and potential. After experiencing an intraday low of $2,541.50 on Thursday, the market staged a notable recovery. Friday saw a modest decline of just $3.20, followed by a surge in gold futures that propelled prices upward.

Gold prices demonstrated remarkable strength in New York trading, surging $47.40 to reach $2,615.20 for December futures, marking a 1.85% daily gain.

Gold futures concluded Friday's trading session with a modest decline of $4.20, settling at $2,566.30 for the December contract, marking its sixth consecutive day of losses. While the precious metal continues its downward trajectory, the intensity of daily declines has notably diminished since Monday's substantial $85 selloff.

Gold futures experienced a significant downturn, reaching $2,541.50 in December contracts—their lowest level since September 12, marking the market's longest decline since February's losing streak. Despite the initial pressure, market participants seized buying opportunities during the dip, with December gold settling at $2,573, down $5.60 or 0.21%.

Gold futures retreated for a fourth consecutive session, with the most active December contract settling at $2,570.40, down 1.01%. The precious metal has now surrendered over $200 in value during this sustained downturn, decisively breaking below the anticipated $2,600 support level and suggesting potential for further declines.

In recent trading, December Gold futures demonstrated significant volatility, briefly dipping to $2595.70 before recovering above the crucial $2600 level to settle at $2606. The precious metal has experienced three consecutive days of substantial declines, accumulating a total loss of $110, with daily drops of $22.70 on Friday, $66.50 on Monday, and $21.30 on Tuesday.

Following gold futures' historic peak of $2,802 on October 31, the market has undergone a significant correction. Within a compressed two-week period, prices retreated approximately $174, representing a measured but noteworthy decline.

Gold markets experienced their most significant weekly downturn since May, marking a dramatic shift from recent record highs. The precious metal, which had reached a peak of $2,801.80 last week, underwent a substantial correction, with December futures falling $54.30 or 1.98%.

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