Cyprus Times

Gold Surges to New Heights as Geopolitical Tensions and Central Bank Demand Fuel Rally

Published January 27, 2026, 08:07
Gold Surges to New Heights as Geopolitical Tensions and Central Bank Demand Fuel Rally

The price of gold continues its rally, rising more than 17% in January and exceeding $5,000 per ounce. This increase is due to a number of factors, including geopolitical tensions, global economic uncertainty, and increased demand from central banks and investors. Analysts predict that the price of gold will continue to rise, reaching $6,000 this year, due to growing global risks. Goldman Sachs has raised its forecast for the price of gold to $5,400 for December 2026. Increased demand from central banks, which are seeking to diversify their reserves, is a significant factor in the price increase. Geopolitical tensions, such as friction between the US and NATO over Greenland, and economic uncertainty, such as concerns about overvalued stocks and tariffs, are strengthening investors' recourse to the safe haven of gold. The increase in inflows into gold-backed ETFs confirms the increased investment demand. Poland, for example, plans to increase its gold reserves from 550 to 700 tons, confirming the trend of central banks to reduce their dependence on the dollar. The growing trend of de-dollarization is expected to continue to support the price of gold in the future.