Gold Could Near $5,000 if Investors Flee Treasuries, Goldman Sachs Says

Goldman Sachs said gold prices are poised to extend their record-breaking rally through 2026, with the potential to climb far beyond current levels depending on how central banks, private investors, and U.S. monetary policy evolve.
In its Sept. 3 note “Diversify Into Commodities, Especially Gold,” Goldman set out three potential paths for bullion, each reflecting a different mix of monetary and political forces, but all pointing to further gains for gold.
Three Scenarios for Bullion
The baseline projection sees gold reaching $4,000 per ounce by mid-2026, driven largely by continued central-bank accumulation and expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon pivot toward rate cuts….