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Gold Prices Rise Amid Interest Rate Expectations and Investment Flows

by Priya Shah – Business Editor

Gold Prices Forecast to Reach $3900 Per Ounce by mid-2025 Amid Geopolitical and Economic Uncertainty

Global gold⁣ prices are poised for continued⁢ ascent, potentially reaching $3900 per⁤ ounce‍ by mid-2025, according​ to recent⁣ analysis. this projection is fueled by a confluence of factors including escalating geopolitical tensions in the⁤ Middle East,⁤ the ongoing‌ conflict in⁣ Ukraine, and ‌concerns surrounding potential interference with the Federal ReserveS monetary policy. increased investment flows into⁤ gold-backed exchange-traded funds⁤ (ETFs) ⁢further support the bullish‍ outlook.

The anticipated price surge impacts investors, central banks, and the broader global⁢ economy. ⁤Gold⁣ is⁢ traditionally viewed as a safe-haven asset during times of uncertainty, and heightened ‍geopolitical​ risk typically drives demand. A⁢ sustained rise⁢ in ​gold prices could signal deeper anxieties about economic stability and potentially influence​ inflation expectations. The World ​Gold Council reported⁢ that global gold-trading investment funds experienced inflows for the third consecutive month in August, primarily driven by Western funds.

In August alone, ‍global gold-backed ​investment funds ‌attracted $5.51 billion, extending a three-month streak of positive flows. Assets under management in these funds reached‌ a new peak at the month’s end.⁤ Despite these inflows, average daily trading volumes remained relatively stable at⁢ approximately⁢ $290 billion.⁣

These developments occur ⁢alongside reports alleging⁤ attempts to influence the Federal reserve, including efforts to remove bank member Lisa Cook. The combination of these ‍factors creates a favorable ⁤environment for gold, reinforcing expectations of continued ⁣price appreciation.

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