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May 11, 2026

Can Gold Reach New Highs

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UBS projects gold to reach USD 5,900/oz by year-end 2026, driven by anticipated Fed rate cuts, strong central bank demand, and its role as a strategic portfolio hedge.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.UBS forecasts gold prices will rise to USD 5,900/oz by year-end 2026 despite recent pullbacks.
  • 2.Record physical gold buying by individuals and strong central bank demand are key price supports.
  • 3.Anticipated Fed rate cuts and a weakening US dollar are expected to lower real yields and support gold's store-of-value status.

Table of Contents

  • Key message
  • 01 Gold remains well below its January highs.
  • 02 But we remain confident that gold prices will move higher.
  • 03 We expect gold prices to reach USD 5,900/oz by year-end.
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Authors

Giovanni StaunovoDominic SchniderWayne GordonJon GordonMatthew Carter

Securities

XAUDXY

Themes

Central Bank DiversificationInterest Rate PivotSafe Haven / Store of Value

Regions

Middle EastNorth AmericaUnited StatesIran