Kitco
28 Jul 2026, 19:40 UTC · 2h ago
Commerzbank downgrades gold and silver prices as Middle East conflict takes its toll
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Kitco
28 Jul 2026, 19:40 UTC · 2h ago
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Commerzbank downgraded its year-end gold price forecast to $4,500 (from $4,800) and silver to $67 (from $80). — Direct downward revision of price targets by a major financial institution typically triggers selling pressure or lowers expectations for precious metals.
-0.60The ongoing conflict with Iran is causing the US dollar to be viewed as a safer haven than the euro, limiting gold's ability to benefit from safe-haven demand. — When the USD absorbs the safe-haven bid during geopolitical crises, the typical positive correlation between geopolitical risk and gold prices is neutralized.
-0.40Persistent inflation pressures are forcing the Federal Reserve to maintain a tightening bias. — Higher interest rates increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold.
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Commerzbank maintains a long-term bullish outlook for gold due to central bank diversification and skepticism toward the US dollar. — Structural long-term demand from central banks provides a floor for prices despite short-term bearish revisions.
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