COMEX · XAU/USD Spot
Gold
Fixed Income / Commodities / Currency coverage · Published Aug 17, 2026
Overview
A long recommendation on gold with a twelve month base case target of $4,800/oz and a bull case of $5,200/oz.
The thesis is built on central bank accumulation, real rate dynamics, and persistent demand for reserve diversification.
Downside scenarios consider a stronger dollar, higher real yields, and a slowdown in official sector buying.
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