Gold Falls $300 Experts Weigh If It’s a Temporary Correction or a Sign of Deeper Trouble

Gold’s record run above $4,381 has been followed by a violent 5% plunge—the sharpest one-day drop since 2013. But while Wall Street rushes to declare a “risk-on” shift back into equities, Rich Checkan, President of Asset Strategies International, tells Kitco News’ Jeremy Szafron that this correction is no crash—it’s a buying opportunity.

Checkan calls the selloff a “massive opportunity to buy well,” arguing that the core drivers of gold’s bull market remain untouched. From relentless central bank buying to currency debasement and rising geopolitical risk, he says the fundamentals still favor hard assets—and that panic selling only benefits those late to the party.

In this no-nonsense interview, Checkan and Szafron dig into the disconnect between paper and physical gold, explore why premiums are soaring, and analyze what separates a market top from a healthy correction. He also lays out an actionable strategy for investors deciding whether to buy, hold, or take profits in the face of heightened volatility.

As the media spins fear, Checkan reminds investors that every bull market tests conviction before it rewards patience.

This is a must-watch analysis for anyone following gold, silver, inflation, and the global flight to hard assets.

Recorded on October 22, 2025.

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00:00 - Introduction and Market Overview
00:24 - Gold and Silver Price Movements
01:04 - Wall Street Narrative and Market Reactions
01:30 - Interview with Rich Checkan: Market Opportunities
01:54 - Fundamentals and Market Sentiment
03:06 - Technical Analysis and Market Corrections
04:45 - Investor Psychology and Market Signals
07:29 - Physical Market Dynamics (Perth Mint, Premiums)
12:56 - Central Bank Demand and Market Impact
13:47 - Morgan Stanley's Gold Strategy
15:38 - Portfolio Rebalancing and Long-term Shifts
17:02 - Retail Investor Trends and Collectible Coins
20:18 - Investment Strategies: Gold vs. Silver
22:50 - Market Indicators and Future Outlook
25:29 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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