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'Gold is like the art market,' declares Citi, as it hikes its target price again
Having long since disconnected itself from marginal production costs, "gold is like the art market" now, quipped Citi's analyst Maximilian Layton, as he lifted his target to $4,000 per ounce in the next quarter. Gold (GC00) recently surpassed his previous price objective of $3,800 per ounce but, like many gold specialists, Layton is reluctant to call a ceiling on the commodity, given the abundance of cyclical and structural tailwinds. Despite the highest producer margins in 55 years, Layton remains tactically bullish and believes price momentum will likely be sustained through the fourth quarter of 2025. Subject to ... (full story)
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Platinum prices have risen sharply over the past 10 days to their highest in over a decade as a surge in gold and silver prices has exacerbated existing supply tightness and steady demand. Specialty chemicals company Johnson Matthey assessed platinum at $1,608/t on 29 September, up by 15pc since 19 September, when the price started rising sharply after ...