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Gold Price Forecast Revised Higher: UBS Predicts $3,200 Peak in 2025

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    Posted by John Deo Feb 18 - Filed in General - #financialmodelingprep  - 53 views

    Gold prices continue their bullish momentum, with UBS revising its price target upward, projecting a potential peak of over $3,200 per ounce before stabilizing.

    At 10:30 GMT, gold (XAU/USD) was trading at $2,898.25, up 0.52% on the day, reflecting strong investor interest.

    1. UBS Raises Gold Forecast: Key Drivers Behind the Bullish Outlook

    \ud83d\udd39 Record-Breaking Rally in Early 2025

    • Gold has soared to record highs just six weeks into the year, with market dislocations fueling rapid price appreciation.
    • Previous UBS projections underestimated the speed and strength of gold’s surge.

    \ud83d\udd39 Revised Gold Price Outlook

    • New Peak Prediction: Above $3,200 per ounce in late 2025.
    • Long-Term Outlook: Stabilization at elevated levels due to continued strong demand.

    \ud83d\udd39 Key Catalysts for Higher Gold Prices
    \u2714 Underinvestment in Gold – Many investors missed past opportunities and are now eager to buy during pullbacks.
    \u2714 Strong Central Bank Demand – Governments continue to stockpile gold amid geopolitical risks.
    \u2714 Liquidity Constraints – Thin market conditions could exaggerate price moves, making gold sensitive to demand spikes.

    \ud83d\udca1 “While it feels like so much has already happened in 2025, the biggest gold price moves may still be ahead,” UBS strategist Joni Teves stated.

    2. Broader Precious Metals Outlook: Silver & Platinum to Outperform?

    \ud83d\udd39 White Metals Forecast (Silver, Platinum, Palladium)

    • UBS maintains its 2025 outlook for Silver Futures, Platinum Futures, and Palladium Futures.
    • Silver & Platinum Expected to Outperform Gold \ud83d\udcc8
      • Stronger industrial demand (especially in green energy & automotive sectors).
      • Higher relative percentage gains, even as gold reaches new peaks.

    3. Investor Strategy: Is This the Time to Buy?

    \u2705 Short-term pullbacks could offer key entry points.
    \u2705 Physical demand surges could amplify gold’s rise.
    \u2705 Watch central bank purchases and liquidity conditions closely.

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    Final Thoughts

    \u2705 UBS now expects gold to surpass $3,200 in late 2025.
    \u2705 Key drivers include central bank demand, investor FOMO, and liquidity constraints.
    \u2705 Silver & platinum could see even bigger percentage gains.

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