1. ABN Amro: As geopolitical tensions and the economic environment prompt banks to turn to safe-haven assets, they may continue to increase their holdings of gold. 2. Westpac analyst Richard Franulovich: Gold prices are still in the best range, with little hindrance; gold's safe-haven appeal is expected to increase. 3. OANDA analyst Kelvin Wong: Global trade tensions are still at play, and he believes that the current (gold price) correction is unlikely, unless the dollar starts to rise strongly...
On June 25th, Bank of America analysts predicted that the price of gold could soar and is expected to reach $3,000/oz in the next 12 to 18 months. However, they acknowledged that the current market flow does not necessarily support this price target. BofA explained that reaching $3,000 depends on an increase in non-commercial demand. They believe that the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut could trigger this situation, causing funds to flow into physically backed gold ETFs and increasing tradin...