Editor’s Note
This article discusses a World Gold Council forecast projecting a potential 15-30% rise in gold prices by 2026, following significant gains driven by geopolitical uncertainty and safe-haven demand.
Amidst continuous fluctuations in gold prices, a shocking report from the World Gold Council (WGC) has now emerged. The World Gold Council (WGC) said on Thursday that gold prices could rise by 15 to 30 percent from current levels in the year 2026.
If we talk about the year 2025, gold was in high demand amidst US tariffs and other geopolitical uncertainties. People invested heavily in gold as a safe haven, which led to a surge of nearly 53 percent in its prices.
The WGC report stated:
During this period, demand for gold as an investment will remain strong, especially investment through Gold Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) will increase, which will offset weakness in other market areas like jewelry or technology.
According to WGC data, global Gold ETFs have seen an inflow of $77 billion in CY25 so far, leading to an increase of over 700 tonnes in their holdings.
The report further stated:
For this to happen, gold prices could fall by 5 to 20 percent in 2026. Under these circumstances, perhaps reflation will dominate, increasing activity and pushing global growth onto a stronger path. As inflationary pressures increase, the Fed will be forced to hold or raise rates in 2026.
