Gold, Silver Prices Soar: Experts Raise 2026 Forecasts Amid Geopolitical Tensions

• Experts have significantly raised gold and silver price forecasts for 2026, with gold now projected to average $4,746.50 per ounce, up from $4,275 in October.
• The revised gold forecast is the highest annual estimate in a Reuters poll since 2012, reflecting ongoing market strength.
• Geopolitical tensions, strong central bank buying, concerns over Fed independence, rising US debt, and trade uncertainty are key factors supporting gold as a safe-haven asset.
• Gold prices recently hit around $5,100, following a major single-day surge, and had approached an all-time high of $5,600 in late January.
• Silver's 2026 forecast has also been increased to $79.50 per ounce, up from $50, after a record 147% surge in 2025.