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13.24
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Impact LevelMedium
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Scope LevelGlobal
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Last Update2026-01-26
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Event Overview
The prediction reflects a significant bullish stance on gold, driven by record-high hedge fund holdings and sustained ETF inflows despite reduced central bank demand. This highlights the increasing investor preference for gold as a safe-haven asset in an uncertain economic environment.
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Société Générale Raises Gold Price Forecast to $6,000 per Ounce by Year-End
Société Générale has increased its forecast for the price of gold, predicting it could reach $6,000 per ounce or more by the end of the year. The report highlights that hedge fund holdings in gold have reached a record high. Despite a decline in central bank demand, gold ETFs have seen net inflows of funds for the past 8 weeks, with total holdings increasing by 500 tons compared to a year ago.