Goldman Sachs: Bullish on Gold, Predicts Price Will Hit $4900 by 2026

**Goldman Sachs: 2026 to End Global Oil Supply Volatility, Gold Seen Hitting $4,900** In its latest 2025-2026 Commodities Outlook report, Goldman Sachs said 2026 will mark the final year of global oil supply volatility. The market is poised for an average daily oversupply of 2 million barrels, driving Brent crude to an annual average of $56 per barrel in 2026 and hitting a mid-year bottom. Additionally, the bank reiterated its forecast that gold will reach $4,900 in 2026. It identified global central bank gold purchases and Federal Reserve rate cuts as the key dual drivers behind the rally. Analysis notes geopolitical risks and economic uncertainties are spurring emerging market central banks to accelerate gold holdings, while potential private investor inflows could further push prices higher. Goldman Sachs expects global central banks to maintain monthly gold purchases at roughly 70 tons in 2026, with each 1-basis-point increase in private investor allocations seen lifting gold prices by about 1.4%.