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CommoditiesUpdated×4•Originally published 15 April 2026•Updated 17 April 2026•

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UBS Forecasts Gold at $6,200/oz Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

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Key Facts

1UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo forecasts gold could reach $6,200/oz if interest rates remain low.

2The bank views geopolitical tensions in Iran and risks in the Strait of Hormuz as drivers for oil and commodity price volatility.

about 2 months ago

Version History

Version 4about 2 months ago

What changed: Updated to reflect gold's fourth consecutive weekly gain and the impact of regional truces and lower energy-driven inflation on price action.

Version 3about 2 months ago

What changed: The story was updated to reflect a recovery in risk appetite, US equities hitting record highs, and easing Iran tensions, while highlighting the $5,000 level as the key threshold for gold.

Version 2about 2 months ago

What changed: Updated the story to reflect that the gold rally is losing steam near the $5,000 level with emerging bearish technical signals despite the four-week winning streak.

Version 1about 2 months ago

What changed: Added information regarding the LBMA's push to grant gold High-Quality Liquid Asset (HQLA) status.

Gold is on track for its fourth consecutive weekly gain, supported by UBS's long-term forecast suggesting a potential climb to $6,200 per ounce. Despite easing geopolitical tensions following the Israel-Lebanon truce and signals of potential US-Iran talks, bullion has maintained its upward momentum. The cooling of oil prices has reduced energy-driven inflation pressures, which, combined with a softer US dollar, has provided a supportive backdrop for the precious metal. Meanwhile, the LBMA continues to push for gold's classification as a High-Quality Liquid Asset (HQLA) to strengthen its institutional appeal. However, price consolidation above key technical levels remains a critical test for gold as market risk appetite recovers across equities and Bitcoin.