The gold market is expected to continue its run to record highs; however, investors should temper their expectations, as analysts at the World Bank forecast prices to rise by only 5% in 2026—a sharp contrast to this year’s 50% rally. In its updated commodity outlook, the World Bank projects gold prices will average around $3,575 an ounce in 2026. The international development organization also expects silver prices to average $41 an ounce next year, up 7.9% from current average prices. However, the rally in gold and silver could come to an end by 2027. The World Bank forecasts gold prices will average around $3,375 ... (full story)