ANZ research note yesterday, analysts see strong demand for gold:

  • "Assuming the current pace of buying continues, we upgrade our demand estimates to 1,050t from 750t for 2023 and 800t for 2024"

  • "The recent rally has been underpinned by a strong surge in investor demand, as the spectre of lower rates has been joined by strong safe-haven buying amid elevated geopolitical risks and an uncertain economic backdrop,"

ANZ stay positive for the long term in gold, forecasting the price averaging more than USD2000 in 2024:

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