NDB Wealth Management says gold could stay elevated over the next 12-24 months as central bank purchases and strong Asian investor demand increasingly drive the market, reducing the influence of US interest rates. At the time of the report, gold traded at USD 4,118.91 per ounce, down USD 5.82 or 0.14 per cent. Central banks bought 289 tonnes in Q2 2026, while Asian gold funds recorded net inflows of nearly 70 tonnes in the first half, their strongest first half on record, against outflows of about 61 tonnes from North American funds. The report's base case, given a 50 per cent probability, sees gold between USD 4,200 and USD 5,000 per ounce; lasting peace in the Gulf, easing inflation or a pause in US rate hikes could push prices lower, while concerns over US fiscal finances and Fed independence could drive further gains.
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