CommoditiesMedium•15 October 2026•
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Investors Predict Record Gold Prices Amid Central Bank Buying

Key Facts

1Central banks in September made their highest monthly purchases of gold in almost two years.
2Investors predict a new record price for gold within the next two years.

Investors predict a new record price for gold within the next two years. The Financial Times reported that this sentiment is driven by significant physical demand from official sectors, with central bank gold buying in September reaching its highest monthly level in almost two years.

These substantial institutional purchases have provided a strong floor for gold prices despite recent short-term pressure. The continued demand from the official sector bolsters the long-term positive outlook for the metal as investors position for potential record-breaking growth.