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Gold’s dip below $4,500 shifts focus to U.S. rates and mining M&A as producers seek growth amid regulatory challenges.

Gold prices fell below $4,500 an ounce, refocusing attention on U.S. interest rates which strengthen the dollar and make bonds more attractive than gold. Rick Rule sees this pullback as a better entry point for long-term investors and highlights risi…