Glittering Prospects: Why Gold is the ultimate sweet spot this Dhanteras - The Economic Times

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Article summary

The article argues that central-bank buying and ETF inflows support gold’s longer-term bullish outlook despite dollar strength and tighter monetary-policy expectations. It reports that oil rose from roughly $60 to $110 a barrel following war involving Iran, the US and Israel, while the dollar index gained 4%, shifting expectations away from rate cuts; it says markets anticipate a December 2026 hike. Annual central-bank purchases have remained around 1,000 tonnes, while reported gold ETF inflows reached approximately $89 billion in 2025 versus $3.4 billion in 2024, and $39 billion through September 2026. The author identifies a lasting US–Iran ceasefire and possible Fed cuts in 2027 as rally catalysts, but supplies no primary sources for the figures.

Market implications · analysis

If sustained, the reported official-sector purchases and ETF inflows could support gold demand, but they do not establish near-term price direction. A ceasefire could ease oil-driven tightening expectations and dollar pressure, although reduced safe-haven demand could offset that benefit; lower inflation alone would not establish lower real yields. The useful horizon is through the article’s 2027 scenarios, with limited evidence confidence because flow definitions, sourcing and real-yield data are absent.