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Read original →Gold in 2026: Growth, Correction, or 'Global Money'? Expert Opinions
Experts forecast gold prices ranging from $3,500 to $6,000+ by the end of 2026. Analysis of the role of geopolitics, sanctions, and macro risks. How to use gold in your investment portfolio: analyst recommendations.
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Experts are divided in their forecasts for gold in 2026: some expect growth above $6000 per ounce, while others predict a correction to $3000-3500 followed by recovery. Geopolitical instability and central bank purchases remain key growth drivers. Most analysts recommend using gold as a defensive asset comprising 5-10% of a portfolio, rather than for speculation.
— What gold price do you expect in December 2026?
Dmitry Adamidov, author of the Telegram channel "angry bonds":
"Above $6000 in December, though I can't say by how much—it will depend on how things play out in the U.S. with interest rates and political theatrics."
Alexander Belov, analyst, author of the Telegram channel "Sobachye serdtse":
"I expect gold prices to fall to around $3000–3500 per ounce in the first half of 2026 due to a bursting bubble in financial markets and a global margin call... By December 2026, gold will recover as a safe-haven asset and could reach $3500–4000."
Artem Maksadov, analyst and author of the Telegram channel "НЕБАФФЕТ":
"I don't have specific price expectations, but I think we're now close to peak levels."
— To what extent do geopolitical instability and macroeconomic risks enhance gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset?
Dmitry Adamidov, author of the Telegram channel "angry bonds":
"To a decisive extent. Without it, gold would still be at $2,500–3,000."
Alexander Belov, analyst and author of the Telegram channel "Sobachye Serdtse":
"Geopolitical instability and macro risks are significantly boosting gold's appeal as a defensive asset—it becomes a 'safe haven' when stocks and bonds collapse... In 2026, the key events will be a global recession, trade wars, and potential sanctions. These factors will push gold higher after an initial correction, just like in 2008 or 2022."