Gold Price Outlook: Experts Suggest Limited Downside Amid Market Uncertainties
Gold prices moved sharply last week. They dropped about 9% over one week after long highs. Soon, prices climbed 4% in one day as buyers stepped in during the dip. The U.S. central bank then cut its rates, and some investors chose to take profits.
Reuters said that before the rate cut, spot gold rose to $3,964 per ounce while futures reached $4,000 per ounce. After the rate cut, spot gold stayed near $3,961 per ounce. Some investors saw this as a warning since the $4,000 mark did not hold.
Experts see these changes as a hold phase after fast gains in recent months. They note that a rate cut usually helps gold go up. Now, doubt about the central bank’s next moves brings prices down. The bank head did not promise more cuts after December, which kept some investors cautious as they worry about slower growth.
Global events touched markets in India too. On the Multi Commodity Exchange of India, gold futures fell 1.27% to ₹1,19,125 per 10 grams. Silver futures dropped 0.4% to ₹1,45,498 per kilogram when the market opened on Thursday.
Most analysts do not worry about the drop. They expect that current rate cuts will draw more buyers later. Some experts see gold rising by 25% within a year. Bank of America said gold could hit about $5,000 per ounce—a jump of around 25% from today’s price.
Technically, gold sits in a neutral zone. If sellers lead, prices may fall to about $3,955 or even $3,880 per ounce. If buyers return, gold might keep near $4,120 per ounce.
Investors now ask if gold or silver will pay more. Experts see strong potential in both. Ross Maxwell of VTI Markets said that while gold lost some short-term buyers and its price dropped, its long-term returns remain interesting. Silver, used in industry, gains strength from more uses in solar panels, electric cars, and medical tools. Also, about 70% of silver comes as a byproduct when mining metals like lead and zinc. This limits extra supply and may push silver prices higher.
In summary, both gold and silver adjust for now amid shifts in economic policy and market moods. Experts see these metals as sound investments because their many uses and small downside risk keep them attractive.
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