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Gold Prices Expected to Soar Amid Geopolitical Unrest

9/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Chris Wood forecasts gold at about $6,600 per ounce in a secular bull market amid uncertainty.
Gold has historically hedged inflation.
Geopolitical tensions boost demand for gold.
Mining-supply constraints from rising costs and regulation may lift prices.
Central banks, especially in emerging markets, are expanding gold reserves as analysts remain bullish.

History

Historical Context

The 1971 abandonment of the gold standard, initiated by President Nixon, transitioned the U.S. to a fiat currency system, allowing currencies to float freely. This shift led to gold prices soaring from $35 per ounce to over $800 by 1980, driven by inflation and geopolitical tensions. Today, demand from emerging markets like China and India echoes past trends, with analysts predicting prices could reach $6,600 per ounce.

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Story summary

Chris Wood forecasts gold at about $6,600 per ounce in a secular bull market amid uncertainty.
Gold has historically hedged inflation.
Geopolitical tensions boost demand for gold.
Mining-supply constraints from rising costs and regulation may lift prices.
Central banks, especially in emerging markets, are expanding gold reserves as analysts remain bullish.

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