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Although the U.S. Congress passed a bill to end the longest government shutdown in history, easing geopolitical tensions, the gold market still demonstrated resilience, with prices holding steadily above the key level of $4,100 per ounce.
Market analysts widely believe that the resolution of the U.S. government shutdown crisis is not the end of the gold bull market. Economic uncertainty, aggressive expectations for interest rate cuts, and strong institutional buying collectively form a solid foundation for gold’s continued upward movement in the future.
It is foreseeable that after the U.S. government reopens, market focus will quickly shift to the backlog of economic data, which may show weakness. The data vacuum over the past two months has masked the true state of the economy, while recently released private-sector data have sounded alarms: momentum in the job market has significantly weakened, with ADP reporting only 42,000 new jobs in October, and a Challenger report showing over 150,000 job cuts that month—the largest monthly reduction in over 20 years. Additionally, U.S. consumer confidence has fallen to a 3.5-year low.
Carsten Fritsch, Commodity Analyst at Commerzbank, pointed out that these signs indicate significant slowing risks facing the U.S. economy. Once data publication resumes normally, the severity of the economic slowdown will become apparent. This, in turn, could force the Federal Reserve to implement more aggressive interest rate cuts than currently expected. The market generally believes that a lower interest rate environment reduces the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold, thereby boosting its price. Commerzbank expects gold prices to reach $4,200 early next year and remains bullish on its upward trend throughout 2026.
Analysts at UBS Group’s Chief Investment Office caution that the funding approved by Congress only lasts until January 30th. If Congress fails to pass another continuing resolution or make progress on funding for other federal departments, a partial government shutdown risk remains. Furthermore, uncertainty surrounding the Supreme Court’s ruling on the legality of tariffs based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) will continue to support safe-haven demand for gold.
A broader concern lies in the unsustainable pace of global debt growth. UBS analysts stated: “Rising government debt around the world has increased investor concerns about fiscal sustainability and the potential for inflation or currency depreciation. As gold is often viewed as a store of value that protects against these risks, demand for bullion continues to climb steadily.”
JP Morgan Bullish on Gold, Targeting $5,000
Alex Wolf, Global Head of Macro and Fixed Income Strategy at JP Morgan Private Bank, recently stated that the gold rally, primarily driven by central bank purchases from emerging markets, will push prices to $5,200-$5,300 next year, implying an increase of over 25% from current levels.
Data from the World Gold Council shows that although the pace may slow, the central bank buying trend remains strong. Many emerging market economies have budget surpluses and large cash flows that need reinvestment. Wolf emphasized that the allocation of gold in investor portfolios remains relatively low; even a slight increase to 5% would generate significant incremental demand.
Investors should note that the path for gold prices is not without obstacles. Since hitting an all-time high on October 29th, gold prices have corrected by approximately 6%, indicating profit-taking pressure after the sustained rally. Simultaneously, if the Fed’s eventual pace and extent of rate cuts fall short of the market’s current aggressive expectations, it could also pose short-term challenges for gold prices.
Overall, following the temporary resolution of the U.S. federal government shutdown crisis, the narrative in the gold market has swiftly shifted towards concerns about an economic recession, firm expectations for rate cuts, and structural, long-term institutional demand. Despite facing short-term technical correction pressures, the fundamental factors supporting gold’s long-term strength remain solid, suggesting the bull market for gold may be far from over.
