Bill Gross says gold is now a ‘momentum/meme asset’ — and if you really want to buy it, you should wait awhile

Group 1 - Bill Gross, a prominent bond investor, advises caution regarding gold investments despite its recent surge, while highlighting concerns over budget deficits and a slowing economy [1][3] - Disclosures from Zions Bancorporation and Western Alliance Bancorp regarding problematic borrowers have raised concerns, with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon suggesting that these issues may indicate deeper problems within regional banks [2] - Gross predicts that the current market reaction to regional bank issues is exaggerated, expecting Treasury yields to rise above 4.01% due to significant government debt issuance needed to address budget shortfalls [3][4] Group 2 - Gold prices have increased over 50% this year and have doubled since early 2024, with other precious metals like silver, platinum, and palladium also experiencing substantial gains [5] - Market expert Ed Yardeni suggests that gold could reach $10,000 per ounce by the end of the decade if the current trend continues, although Gross believes that gold's recent performance appears overextended [5][6] - Gross characterizes gold as a momentum asset and recommends waiting before investing, echoing sentiments from Capital Economics regarding the challenges in objectively valuing gold amid rising "FOMO" in the market [6]