Bank of America: BofA cuts 2026 average gold forecast, sees long-term upside
BNN Bloomberg · 8 Jul 2026 · Source
- Bank of America lowered its 2026 average gold forecast 14% to $4,360 an ounce because the Federal Reserve is expected to take a tougher stance.
- BofA still believes gold could reach $5,000 an ounce after the Fed’s tightening cycle ends.
- Higher interest-rate expectations, inflation concerns, a stronger U.S. dollar and rising oil prices have pressured gold in the near term.
- The revision is a short-term downgrade, while BofA’s broader outlook remains positive once monetary tightening is over.
Gold $4,360 on average, 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2026Open
“On Tuesday, Bank of America said it is reducing its 2026 average gold forecast by 14 per cent to US$4,360 an ounce, citing a more hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve.”