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12-15 09:59

For: Gold Target $5000? New Highs Coming?

Title: Gold $5,000? The Macro Setup Says It's Plausible, But Silver is the High-Beta Play.

The institutional $5,000 gold target for 2026 isn't fantasy—it's a direct function of the debasement trade and central bank policy divergence.

Why $5,000 is in the realm of possibility:

1. Monetary Fatigue: Global central banks, led by the Fed, are pivoting to rate cuts despite elevated inflation. This is a recipe for negative real yields—rocket fuel for gold.

2. Geopolitical & Election Hedging: Persistent global conflicts and a major U.S. election year in 2026 will drive safe-haven demand.

3. Central Bank Buying: The relentless, non-profit-driven accumulation by BRICS+ nations creates a permanent bid under the market.

Gold vs. Silver:

I'm more bullish on silver in the near term. It's playing catch-up and is the high-beta, "poor man's gold" trade. Its surge reflects:

· Monetary Metal Properties: Catching the gold tailwind.

· Industrial Demand: Critical for solar panels, EVs, and electronics—a direct play on the green energy transition.

Silver's breakout to new highs is technically significant and suggests this rally has legs.

Year-End Outlook: Gold can certainly retest its prior highs by year-end as momentum builds. The path to $5,000 is a 2026 story, contingent on a sustained decline in the USD and real yields. Accumulate on dips.

Gold Breakout! Take Profit at High or Momentum Trade Now?
Gold prices are poised to set a new high-water mark, as this year's dramatic rally in the precious metal regains momentum. Most actively traded gold futures contracts rose more than 1%, and recently stood at more than $4,373 a troy ounce. If that price holds through the end of regular trading, it would set a new record.
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