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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