Economist Mohamed El-Erian: Gold Could Reach $6,000 per Ounce in 2026 Amid Exceptional Pricing Phase
Mohamed El-Erian predicts gold may hit $6,000/oz in 2026 amid rising economic, financial, and geopolitical risks and market volatility.
Follow gold prices with demand trends and macro drivers that shape safe-haven flows.
Rising Political and Geopolitical Risks Push Gold to Historic Breakthrough Above $5,080 per Ounce
Gold surged above $5,080/oz amid US political, trade, and geopolitical risks, as investors seek safe havens; volatility expected to persist.
Gold Hits New All-Time High Above $4,950 per Ounce Amid Geopolitical Risks and Dollar Weakness
Gold hit a record $4,950/oz on geopolitical risks, weaker dollar, and rate cut hopes; markets await Trump's Fed chair pick.
Gold Holds Near $4,830, Silver Remains Steady, Copper Pressured by Inventories
Gold holds near $4,830 amid uncertainty; silver steady at $94; copper pressured by high US inventories and weak Chinese demand.
Greenland Tensions and Japanese Bond Turmoil Push Gold to Record High Above $4,870
Gold hit a record $4,870/oz as Greenland tensions and Japanese bond turmoil spurred safe-haven demand amid global financial uncertainty.
Gold Prices for 21K and 18K in Jordan Today: January 9, 2026
On Jan 9, 2026, 21K gold in Jordan sold at 90.544 dinars/g, 18K at 77.687 dinars/g; prices remain stable but vary by retailer.
Gold Prices in Egypt Today: 21-Carat at EGP 5,595, 24-Carat at EGP 6,395
Gold prices in Egypt: 21-carat at EGP 5,595, 24-carat at EGP 6,395. Market stabilizes after recent rise, remains volatile.
Gold Surpasses $4,720 and Silver Nears $94.5 Amid Greenland Tensions and Shift to Safe Havens
Gold hits $4,720 and silver nears $94.5 as US-EU tensions over Greenland drive safe-haven demand; investors await US PCE report.
Egypt Plans National Gold Refinery to Boost Reserves and Transform Economy from Raw Exporter to Industrial Hub
Egypt plans a national gold refinery to boost reserves, curb raw exports, create jobs, and position itself as a regional industrial hub.
Iraqi Government Implements Six Measures to Regulate Gold Market and Enhance Oversight
Iraq launches six reforms to regulate its gold market, including a unified hallmark, stricter oversight, and a national trader registry.
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