I have noticed strange movements in the gold price over the past few months. In January, the precious metal surged strongly, approaching $5,600 per ounce — the highest level it has seen. Everyone expected the rise to continue, but what happened afterward was completely different.

In March, gold entered a sharp correction phase, losing about 12% of its value. Now in April and May, it’s moving around $4,700–$4,800 — still at historically high levels, but far from the January peak. It seems the market is oscillating between two factors: safe-haven demand on one side, and the strength of the dollar and rising interest rates on the other.

Experts are now divided in their forecasts. Some expect gold to reach over $6,000 by the end of the year, while others are more cautious. The key is understanding when gold prices will rise and when they will fall — and this depends more on economic news and geopolitical developments than anything else. Now is a time for careful monitoring before making any decisions.