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Gold recently set new record levels above ~$5,500/oz due to strong safe-haven demand amid economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
Global gold demand hit an all-time high in 2025, driven by investor inflows and ETF purchases.
Major banks’ forecasts for 2026 range widely but are mostly bullish, with many targeting $4,000–$5,000+ per ounce.
Bullish factors: central bank buying, weak USD, falling real rates, ongoing geopolitical risk.
Short-term dips are possible and may be healthy, as volatile rebalancing or risk-on shifts impact flows.
Gold remains a key hedge and diversification asset, especially when equities or credit markets.
2026 range expectations: likely between $4,000 and $6,000+ per ounce, depending on macro shifts, with most baseline scenarios above $4,500.
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