【New Delhi, I】Gold Forecast: Stormy Rally Expected in Gold Next Year, World Gold Council Makes Prediction; Here’s Where the Rate Could Go

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This article discusses a World Gold Council forecast predicting continued momentum for gold into 2026, with potential price increases of 15-30% from current levels.

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Gold Forecast: Stormy Rally Expected in Gold Next Year, World Gold Council Makes Prediction; Here’s Where the Rate Could Go

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The rally in gold is expected to continue next year as well. The World Gold Council (WGC) has released a report on gold. According to this report, the momentum in gold is unlikely to slow down in 2026. A note from the World Gold Council (WGC) states that gold prices could increase by 15 to 30 percent from current levels in the calendar year 2026.
So far in 2025, gold prices have risen by approximately 53 percent, driven by investors fleeing to the safety of the yellow metal against the backdrop of US tariffs and geopolitical concerns. Central bank gold purchases and their actions on interest rates have also shaped the direction of gold prices in CY25.

How Much It Could Rally in 2026

The WGC report states:

“The combination of falling yields, heightened geopolitical stress, and a clear tilt towards safety will create a very strong tailwind for gold, which could propel it higher rapidly. In this scenario, gold could rise by 15 percent to 30 percent from current levels in 2026.”

The WGC said that people are making heavy investments through Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). This will offset weakness in other market areas, such as jewelry or technology.

Investors Pouring Money into Gold ETFs

According to WGC data, global gold ETFs have seen an inflow of $77 billion in CY25 so far, leading to an increase in their holdings of over 700 tonnes. The WGC said:

“If we push the starting point further back to May 2024, the total increase in gold ETF holdings is still around 850 tonnes. This figure is less than half of the previous gold bull cycle, indicating significant room for growth.”
If This Happens, Gold Could Become Cheaper

The WGC said that on the downside, gold prices could fall by 5 percent to 20 percent in 2026. For this to happen, Donald Trump’s policies would need to succeed, leading to stronger-than-expected growth in the US driven by fiscal support.
The WGC warned:

“Under these circumstances, reflation would likely take hold, boosting activity and putting global growth on a stronger path. As inflationary pressures rise, the Fed would be forced to hold or raise rates in 2026.”

The WGC said this would, in turn, increase long-term yields and strengthen the US dollar. The WGC added:

“Higher yields and a stronger currency would increase the opportunity cost of holding gold and draw capital back towards US assets. An improvement in economic sentiment would also encourage a large-scale risk-on rotation.”
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⏰ Published on: December 04, 2025