Goldman Sachs: Gold Prices Are Forecast To Rise 6% in the Next 12 Months

Goldman Sachs predicts a 6% increase in gold prices over the next 12 months, driven by robust central bank acquisitions and vigorous retail demand in emerging economies. This anticipated rise would elevate gold to $2,175 a troy ounce, according to Nicholas Snowdon and Lavinia Forcellese from the bank’s Commodities Research team. While the near-term outlook suggests gold prices may fluctuate due to uncertainties surrounding the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decisions, the appeal of gold, a non-yielding asset, diminishes as interest rates climb.