A report by NDB Wealth Management says gold could trade between USD 4,200 and USD 5,000 per ounce over the next 12-24 months, driven by central bank buying and Asian investor demand rather than US interest rates. Gold was trading at USD 4,118.91 per ounce when the report was filed, down 0.14%. Central banks bought 289 tonnes in the second quarter of 2026, while Asian gold funds saw net inflows of nearly 70 tonnes in the first half, a record, and North American funds recorded outflows of about 61 tonnes. Global mine output is forecast to rise just 2.4% to 3,907 tonnes in 2026, limiting supply. The base-case scenario, given a 50% probability, could be pushed lower by lasting peace in the Gulf, easing inflation or a pause in US rate hikes, while concerns over US government finances and Fed independence could push prices higher.
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