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Gold may reach $5,000 per ounce in next two years as central banks keep buying

A report suggests gold prices could rise to $5,000 per ounce over two years due to sustained central bank demand.

Oct 21, 2026, 7:53 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Markets Analyst) · Fact-checkedHow we report

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Several news outlets including Maine Mirror, Oklahoma Star, San Diego Sun, and Orlando Echo reported on a recent analysis indicating that gold prices may climb to as high as $5,000 per ounce within the next two years.

The report attributes this potential increase primarily to ongoing demand from central banks, which continue to purchase gold as part of their reserves.

This sustained buying by central banks is seen as a key driver supporting the upward trend in gold prices over the forecast period.

Investors and market watchers may want to monitor central bank activities closely, as their demand is influencing gold's valuation significantly according to the report.

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