Citi predicts gold's price to rise to $3000 within three months



02/07/2025 2:03 AM


Bloomberg reports referring to analysts at Citigroup that gold prices are expected to hit an all-time high of $3000 per ounce in the next three months. The need for safe-haven assets is growing In the context of escalating geopolitical tensions and trade conflicts, they indicate.



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The agency reports that Donald Trump has "stunned markets" with the potential implementation of tariffs, which could hinder economic growth, lead to inflation, and disturb global trade. Simultaneously, investors are expected to seek "strong safety" in gold, and central banks will probably keep increasing their reserves, analysts referenced by Bloomberg noted.

The specialists additionally increased their prediction for the average gold price in 2025 by $100, reaching $2900 per ounce. "Citigroup indicated that the bullish trend in gold is likely to persist with Trump 2.0."

A report from the World Gold Council (WGC) indicates that in 2024, worldwide demand for gold reached an all-time peak due to central bank acquisitions and increased investor interest. Demand increased by 1% last year, reaching a maximum of 4,974 tons. The overall demand value peaked at $382 billion due to elevated gold prices and purchasing volumes. Worldwide investment demand increased by 25% compared to the previous year, reaching 1,180 tons.

source: bloomberg.com

 


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