International banks: The gold train enters the year 2026 at full speed
I jumped Central banks, and the wave of lowering interest rates around the world, in addition to the transformation of the yellow metal from a temporary traditional hedging tool, into a stable tool for investment diversification and a long-term store of value, in light of the political and commercial turmoil the world is witnessing.
Gold price expectations in 2026
The year 2025 witnessed a historic milestone in the demand for gold, which pushed prices to unprecedented levels, while a number of Major Banks The positive momentum for the precious metal will continue during 2026.
It is expected "Bank of America" The price of gold will reach $5,000 per ounce during the next year, citing a 14% increase in investment demand.
JP Morgan: The rise continues
Global commodity analyzes from the Bank indicate "JP Morgan" However, the trends driving gold prices have not ended yet. The bank expects that continued demand will raise prices to $5,000 per ounce by the end of 2026.
Morgan Stanley: Positive momentum
The bank expects "Morgan Stanley" The price of an ounce of gold will reach 4,500 US dollars by mid-2026, indicating that the next movement of gold is still bullish.
Gold in 2026: The sparkle continues
says Rajat Bhattacharya, chief investment strategist at the Bank "Standard Chartered" The Briton said that he has a firm belief that gold will outperform global stocks and bonds again in 2026, noting that the average price in 2026 may hover around an average of $4,500 per ounce.
On the other hand, Chantelle Shevin, head of the research department at "Capitalite Research"expressed her optimism about the path of gold over the next year, reducing fears that the market is experiencing a bubble.
Shefen said: "Gold has had an excellent couple of years, so it makes sense to wonder if gold is in a bubble phase, even if it is, this does not mean that this bubble will burst next year."
She added: We are still witnessing a radical shift in the global financial markets that supports the rise in gold prices in the long term. I think we could easily see the price of gold reach $5,000 an ounce in 2026."
2026 is the year of the individual investor
Although central bank demand represents the basic ground supporting the gold market, some analysts say that next year will be the year of the individual investor.
The Bank expects "JP Morgan" Strong investor demand for gold continues, with expected flows of around 250 tons into ETFs in 2026, while demand for bullion and coins is expected to once again exceed the high annual demand level of 1,200 tons.
According to analyses, gold is expected to play an increasingly important role as a portfolio diversification tool in 2026, as investors seek diversification and hedge against risks.
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