Gold Price Forecast: $5,000 by 2026 as Institutional Investors Rally

A new poll from Goldman Sachs reveals a surge in bullish sentiment for gold, with institutional investors expecting prices to reach $5,000 by the end of 2026. This aligns with the metal’s strong performance in 2025, which saw fresh all-time highs and a recovery after a brief pullback. 2026’s price target is optimistic but reflects the forces driving this rally: central banks seeking to expand gold reserves and diversify away from US dollars, and private investors flocking to gold as a safe haven amid economic uncertainty.