Mumbai 16 Apr (Commoditiescontrol): Citigroup has released a bullish outlook for gold, projecting that the precious metal could reach $3,000 per ounce within the next 6 to 18 months. The bank's analysts anticipate gold trading to regularly test and exceed the $2,500 per ounce mark in the second half of 2024.
Citi acknowledges the potential for a near-term price pullback in May or June. However, they remain optimistic and expect strong buying support at $2,200 per
ounce to drive higher prices. The bank has revised its 2024 forecast for gold prices upward by 6.8% to $2,350 per ounce, and sees an even more substantial 40%
increase to $2,875 per ounce in 2025.
Citi's bullish sentiment likely stems from factors such as global economic uncertainty, inflation concerns, and continued central bank gold purchases.
(By Commoditiescontrol Bureau; +91-9820130172)