Bank of America

Currency strategists at Bank of America believe that gold prices could surge to $3,000 per ounce within the next 12–18 months. This bullish scenario hinges largely on increased demand, which would be bolstered by further Federal Reserve rate cuts. BofA stresses the importance of gold ETFs backed by physical assets and ongoing central bank gold purchases. The bank’s analysts see these factors as the main drivers for gold, especially amid rising volatility in US Treasury markets and growing concerns about political and economic uncertainty in the United States.

Citigroup

Citigroup analysts are similarly optimistic. They predict that the price of gold could climb to $3,000 per ounce within the next 12 months. The bank points to strong demand for physical gold, continued central bank buying, and favorable macroeconomic conditions as key drivers behind the metal’s bullish trend. Despite the current rise in the US dollar and elevated interest rates, gold has already reached the critical $2,400 level. Experts note that a potential slowdown in the US economy could further boost demand for safe-haven assets such as gold, particularly if the Federal Reserve continues to cut interest rates or if the economy enters a recession.

Goldman Sachs

Analysts at Goldman Sachs expect gold prices to hit $2,700 per ounce by the end of 2024, driven by robust demand from Asian leaders and global regulators. This demand could shield gold from stock market losses and concerns over rising US national debt. "Gold may be the best hedge against inflation and geopolitical risks," Goldman Sachs said. The bank's research shows that a 1 percentage point increase in US inflation has historically led to a real return gain of 7 percentage points for commodities. Meanwhile, the same trigger causes stocks and bonds to lose value. Gold shines brightest during periods of extreme inflation, historically outperforming both equities and bonds, the experts concluded.

Societe Generale

Societe Generale also sees further gains for gold, with the bank’s currency strategists maintaining a bullish stance. They have outlined five major factors that will shape the gold market: geopolitics, the dollar, interest rates, investment flows, and central bank purchases. They claim that each of these drivers is "overwhelmingly positive" for gold. Societe Generale forecasts an average gold price of $2,700 per ounce in Q4 2024, rising to $2,720 in Q1 2025, and reaching $2,750 in Q2 2025. Throughout next year, the average spot price is expected to hover around $2,800 per ounce.

AMN Amro

Unlike most financial institutions, Dutch firm ABN Amro holds a more bearish view on gold’s near-term prospects. It predicts that gold prices could dive to around $2,000 per ounce by the end of 2024. ABN Amro attributes this outlook to fundamental factors, including a recent rally that peaked in May 2024 but has since lost steam. Nonetheless, despite rising real interest rates in the United States and a stronger dollar, gold has managed to strengthen this year, which the analysts describe as an atypical behavior. However, their pessimism is not universally shared. Experts at JP Morgan remain more optimistic, expecting gold to reach $2,600 per ounce by 2025.