Gold's 2025 Highs: WGC Forecasts 2026 Price Swings, Up 30% or Down 20%

• Gold hit all-time highs over 50 times in 2025, rising over 60% due to geopolitical tensions, a weakening dollar, and safe-haven demand.
• The World Gold Council's 2026 outlook outlines scenarios for gold price movements.
• Gold could rise 5-15% if US growth slows and the Fed cuts rates, or 15-30% in a deep global recession with escalating tensions.
• A stronger US economy without rate cuts could lead to a 5-20% fall in gold prices.
• Wildcards for 2026 include increased central bank gold purchases by emerging economies and potential pressure from recycling supply, particularly from India's pledged gold.

Why It Matters: Gold's 2026 outlook predicts price shifts, impacting your financial future.