Goldman Sachs has revised its gold price forecast to $3,100 per troy ounce (toz) by the end of 2025, up from $2,890/toz.
\ud83d\udd39 Strong Central Bank Demand: Goldman raised its monthly central bank gold purchase assumption to 50 tonnes, up from 41 tonnes.
\ud83d\udd39 China’s Buying Spree: China led December 2024 gold purchases, adding 45 tonnes to its reserves.
\ud83d\udd39 Fed Rate Cuts & ETF Flows: Expected rate cuts from the Fed could support higher gold ETF inflows, boosting demand.
\ud83d\udd39 Policy Uncertainty Risks: Trade and geopolitical tensions could push gold to $3,300/oz in a high-demand scenario.
\u2705 Base Case: $3,100/oz
\u2705 Bullish Case: $3,300/oz (higher central bank demand)
\u2705 Lower Case: $3,060/oz (if demand stabilizes)
With global uncertainty persisting, Goldman sees upside risks for gold, reinforcing its role as a safe-haven asset in 2025.