Gold's historic run came to an abrupt halt this week as prices tumbled in their worst single-day drop in over a decade. The sell-off shocked investors who had watched the yellow metal soar more than 60% this year, reaching record highs above $4,380 per ounce. But as panic spread through markets, whispers of foul play grew louder. Was this dramatic fall a natural correction, or could bullion banks have triggered it from behind the scenes?
