Editor’s Note
The World Gold Council forecasts a potential 15-30% rise in gold prices from current levels in 2026, following a significant surge of approximately 53% so far in 2025.
The World Gold Council (WGC) says gold prices could rise by 15-30 percent from current levels in the year 2026. So far in 2025, gold prices have seen a surge of about 53 percent.
Gold could become even more expensive. Gold prices could rise by 15 to 30 percent from current levels in the year 2026 (calendar year 2026). This was stated in a note by the World Gold Council (WGC). So far in 2025, gold prices have seen a surge of about 53 percent as investors have favored gold as a safe bet amid US tariffs and geopolitical concerns. Central banks around the world have also bought gold, and their stance on interest rates has also played a key role in gold’s movement in 2025. This was stated in a report by Business Standard. The World Gold Council report said that with diversification and stability in mind, both investors and central banks increased their allocation to gold in 2025.
According to the World Gold Council (WGC) report, falling yields, rising geopolitical tensions, and safe-haven bets will create a strong environment for gold, which will support a surge in gold prices. In such an environment, gold prices could see a surge of 15 to 30 percent from current levels in 2026. The World Gold Council says investment demand, especially investment through gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), will be a key factor.
So far in 2025, global gold ETFs (exchange-traded funds) have seen an investment inflow of $77 billion. According to World Gold Council (WGC) data, this has added over 700 tonnes of gold to their holdings. The World Gold Council says that if gold prices fall, they could drop by 5 to 20 percent in calendar year 2026.