Mike McGlone: Gold may have set a lasting high near $5,500 an ounce

Mike McGlone: Gold may have set a lasting high near $5,500 an ounce
Gold set record high near $5,500

Mike McGlone highlights that gold, as a beta to metals, may have established a lasting high in 2026. According to McGlone, his graphic shows the precious metal shifting to a notable annual red candle following its record price near $5,500 an ounce in the first quarter.

He observes that gold's behavior relative to broader commodities signifies risks of normalization after its strong performance.

Earlier, McGlone noted that crude oil declined toward $40 per barrel while gold approached $3,400, highlighting shifts in pricing between the assets (source). In a separate analysis, he also warned that gold may face normalization versus broad commodities after reaching a high near $5,500 an ounce in 2026 (source). These prior comments frame McGlone’s latest observations on gold’s behavior.

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