Why Is Gold So Expensive? The 5 Mechanisms Behind the Price

Gold costs roughly $4,000 per ounce today. Here are the five specific, measurable forces that explain exactly why — and why every major bank expects the price to go higher.
Gold Price Forecast 2026: What the Major Banks Are Predicting Now

Gold is 13% below its January all-time high — and every major bank is calling it a buying opportunity. This analysis covers 2026–2027 forecasts from J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, UBS, and more, plus the five structural forces driving the rally.
