Wells Fargo Lifts Gold Target to $5,500 for 2026, Sees $6,000 by 2027
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Updated · Kitco NEWS · Jun 17
Wells Fargo Lifts Gold Target to $5,500 for 2026, Sees $6,000 by 2027
3 articles · Updated · Kitco NEWS · Jun 17
Summary
Wells Fargo raised its year-end gold target to $5,300-$5,500 an ounce and projected $5,800-$6,000 by the end of 2027, calling the metal one of its highest-conviction investment ideas.
Spot gold traded at $4,357.10 on Tuesday, up 0.61% on the day but still more than 20% below its early-year highs, which the bank said leaves an attractive entry point despite risk of a drop below $4,000.
Persistent inflation, rising government debt and elevated geopolitical uncertainty are the main drivers, with strategists arguing the rally is structural rather than cyclical and that central banks are seeking alternatives to Treasuries and cash.
Wells Fargo also expects long-term Treasury yields to stay elevated as markets underestimate inflation and fiscal deficits, a backdrop it says could still favor gold if real yields remain under pressure.
Beyond bullion, the bank is bullish on industrial metals as AI infrastructure, data-center construction and electrification sustain demand for copper and other strategic resources.
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Gold at $5,000 and Beyond: Structural Drivers, Central Bank Demand, and Investor Implications in 2026
Overview
Wells Fargo has taken a bullish view on gold in June 2026, setting higher price targets and arguing that the current rally is driven by deep, structural changes rather than short-term cycles. This optimism comes even as the gold market saw sharp volatility in March 2026, with nearly $11 billion flowing out of gold ETFs and both investors and sovereigns selling, causing a significant correction. Despite this downturn, Wells Fargo believes the revaluation of gold as a core monetary asset is just beginning, suggesting there is still substantial room for growth as these structural trends continue to unfold.