Gold outlook14 Mar 2022 11:26
Gold bulls muscle up as precious yellow metal hits its straps
By Matt Birney
Mon, 14 March 2022 8:32AM
With western economies imposing sanctions on Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine, Goldman Sachs, one of the world’s largest investment banks, has hiked the prices of its commodities forecasts, citing supply disruptions it says could push gold to new heights. According to Goldman Sachs, the rising conflicts in Eastern Europe have created clear inflation and economic growth risks that could drive the price of gold towards US$2,500 per ounce this year.
Prices of the precious metal surged to a high of around US$2,050 per ounce last week amid a wave of additional sanctions against Russia and the commodity looks on track to score one of its highest monthly performances in recent memory.
Some experts believe gold could play a starring role in the ongoing Ukraine conflict as Russia looks to the precious yellow metal for leverage amid ongoing sanctions. Gold’s unique function as an alternative currency – particularly in times of conflict - was on display when the Russian central bank recently announced it will resume buying gold from the domestic market as it scrambles for financial stability amid the collapsing ruble".....