Investment Strategies & Instruments
Gold Price Outlook May 2026: Why the $5,000 Forecast Is Back on the Table
Gold reached a record near $5,595 an ounce in January 2026, fell more than 10% as the US-Iran conflict erupted, then recovered above $4,720 as talks progressed. The renewed $5,000 forecasts rest on central bank buying, real interest rates and geopolitical risk. Gold pays no income, so its role is diversification rather than return.