Synopsis
As global uncertainties rise, could gold prices skyrocket to $3,300 per ounce by 2025? A new report reveals the factors driving this potential surge, making gold an attractive investment for those seeking stability amidst market volatility.Key Takeaways
- Gold is projected to reach $3,300 per ounce by 2025.
- Economic growth concerns and geopolitical tensions are influencing this forecast.
- Gold has historically provided reliable returns for Indian investors.
- Systematic rebalancing is recommended for gold investments.
- Gold acts as a safe haven amid market volatility.
New Delhi, April 30 (NationPress) Gold prices might soar to $3,300 per ounce by 2025, influenced by worries about slowing economic growth in the US, escalating geopolitical tensions, and rising fiscal deficits, as per a recent report released on Wednesday.
This scenario has rekindled interest in gold as a secure investment choice, particularly as equity markets experience corrections, according to insights from Capitalmind Financial Services Private Limited.
The report emphasizes that gold has established itself as a robust and dependable asset for Indian investors over time.
Despite fluctuations in global pricing, gold has consistently yielded positive returns when measured in Indian rupees (INR).
Notably, the findings indicate that gold has never recorded a negative decade in INR, even though it has faced two decades of negative returns in US dollars (USD).
Anoop Vijaykumar, Head of Research at Capitalmind, noted that gold serves a dual purpose. It acts as a store of value over the long term while also being subject to short-term volatility.
For Indian investors, the depreciation of the rupee against the dollar has rendered gold a comparatively safer investment.
“While gold may not yield cash flows or compound like equities, its low correlation with other asset classes makes it vital for diversification,” he added.
He further recommended that the optimal approach to incorporating gold into an investment portfolio is through systematic rebalancing.
This approach involves regularly adjusting gold holdings as part of a long-term strategy, instead of reacting impulsively.
The report outlines significant factors contributing to the recent uptick in gold prices. A primary influence has been the intensifying trade conflict between the US and China.
High US tariffs on Chinese goods and retaliatory measures from China have led investors to seek safe-haven assets like gold.
Analysts have attributed an $800 per ounce increase in gold prices in 2024 to these trade disputes. Additionally, the weakening of the Chinese yuan has also contributed to heightened demand for gold, the report states.
