Gold Market Forecast Divided: Investors Struggle to Predict 2026 Prices

A stark disagreement exists among professional investors regarding gold’s future price trajectory, with the latest Bank of America Global Fund Manager Survey highlighting deep divides about where prices will settle by the end of 2026. Despite a resurgence in gold’s appeal this year, fueled by interest rate cut expectations and geopolitical uncertainty, conviction remains elusive as institutional portfolios increasingly favor defensive assets amidst market volatility.