Early 2026 volatility won’t derail gold’s bull market, miners’ record cash flow will support reratings – Van Eck’s Casanova

(Kitco News) – Gold price swings in January highlighted volatility, not weakness, while strong investment demand, central bank buying and improving miner fundamentals continue to support a sustainable long-term bull market in 2026 and beyond, according to Imaru Casanova, Portfolio Manager, Gold and Precious Metals at Van Eck.In a note published Tuesday, Casanova wrote that gold has had a phenomenal – but very volatile – start to the year.