At This Rate, The Price of Gold Could Soar to $10,000 Per Ounce in Just Three Years
The comments below are an edited and abridged synopsis of an article by Jason Ma, Fortune, Yahoo Finance
According to a recent analysis from Yahoo Finance, the price of gold could be poised for a significant surge if current trends persist. Having already increased nearly 50% this year, gold is now being highlighted as a strategic asset capable of climbing much higher—perhaps up to 150% by 2028, if momentum holds.
At the heart of this bullish case is a trio of structural forces: Central-bank demand, a weakening US dollar, and elevated geopolitical risk. Analysts point out that major institutions are diversifying away from conventional reserves and looking to gold as both a hedge and a portfolio stabilizer. This shift in demand is coming just as supply remains constrained, putting further upward pressure on gold’s valuation.
Other key drivers are expectations of interest rate cuts and the erosion of confidence in the dollar’s reserve currency status. As borrowing costs potentially fall, inflation and currency depreciation risk are rising, and in that environment the role of gold as a safe haven becomes more compelling.
While the opportunity is clear, gold investors should also be prepared for volatility. Price spikes rarely move in a straight line. The forecasted rally may face pullbacks and pauses, but the prevailing view is that the foundational drivers remain intact, giving gold a strong footing for further gains.
In short: If these macro trends continue—especially increased institutional demand, fading faith in fiat currencies, and rising global uncertainty—the price of gold could be embarking on a sustained upward trajectory. For investors seeking diversification and risk mitigation, this moment could be particularly meaningful.
