The annual price of gold will push past $4,000 per ounce for the first time next year — after the cost of the precious metal reached a record high earlier this month — according to a Reuters poll of experts released Monday.

Some 39 analysts and traders expect gold prices to average $4,275 in 2026, a sharp increase from their forecast of $3,400 in July.

They also delivered a forecast of $3,400 per troy ounce of gold for this year, up from their prediction of $3,220 three months ago. 3

The value of gold has spiked more than 50% so far this year , hitting a record high of $4,381.58 this month. The asset is on track to mark its best year since 1979.

Prices have averaged $3,281 so far this year.

“Gold’s performance in 2025 reflects more than the strength of a rally. It marks an ac

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