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Central banks to increase gold buying to 60 tons monthly in 2026

Global central banks are expected to significantly expand their gold purchases throughout 2026, reinforcing a long-term shift in reserve management strategies. A new outlook from Goldman Sachs projects average monthly acquisitions of around 60 tons, even as gold prices have recently retreated from record......

Gold holds near $4,730 as Heraeus flags downside risks

Gold prices are stabilizing near $4,730 per ounce, but analysts at Heraeus warn that the market may face further consolidation or declines before any sustained rally resumes. In its latest Precious Appraisal report dated March 30, Heraeus said short-term momentum remains bearish for both gold and silver.......

JPMorgan sees gold mining stocks slump as buying opportunity

JPMorgan Chase said the recent selloff in gold mining stocks presents a buying opportunity, arguing that the sector’s decline since the start of the US Iran conflict has created attractive entry points for investors. The bank maintained its gold price target of $6,300 per ounce by the end of 2026,......

UBS holds $5,600 gold target and calls 17% pullback a buying opportunity

UBS is telling investors that gold's sharp retreat from its record high represents a buying opportunity rather than a trend reversal, maintaining a year-end price target of $5,600 per ounce even as the metal trades near the bank's own bear-case scenario. Gold has fallen more than 17% from its......

UBS urges investors to favor gold, dollar and TIPS amid US Iran tensions

UBS Global Wealth Management has advised investors to strengthen their portfolios with gold, the US dollar and inflation linked bonds as military tensions between the United States and Iran continue to unsettle global financial markets. The bank said these assets offer important protection against rising......

Goldman Sachs warns of new era of high commodity volatility

Goldman Sachs has cautioned that global commodity markets have entered what it describes as an “era of high volatility,” driven by governments building strategic stockpiles that are fragmenting a once integrated global system and making prices more sensitive to disruptions. In a report published......

Gold prices dip below $5,000 after Fed official's cautious rate cut remarks

Gold prices fell sharply on Thursday, dropping below the $5,000 per ounce mark as a stronger US dollar and cautious signals from Federal Reserve officials dampened investor enthusiasm for the precious metal. Spot gold traded between $4,835 and $4,920 during the session, marking a decline of more than......

UBS raises gold forecast to $6,200 amid record highs

UBS has boosted its gold price target to $6,200 per ounce for March, June, and September 2026, up from $5,000, citing stronger-than-expected demand driven by surging investment flows and central bank purchases. The upgrade comes as spot gold surged to a record $5,594.82 on Thursday, extending a stunning......