WORLD BANK:当不确定性上升时，黄金价格上涨

Core Insights - The World Bank predicts that precious metal prices will reach historical highs by 2026, following a 41% increase this year [1] - Gold prices surpassed $4,300 per ounce in October, while silver reached $54 per ounce, before experiencing a slight decline [1] - The demand for gold is expected to remain strong due to ongoing central bank purchases and safe-haven demand, while silver prices are anticipated to rise further due to industrial demand from renewable energy technologies [1][3] Gold Market - Gold demand is projected to grow by 10% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025, driven by strong investment inflows, including from gold ETFs and central bank purchases [2] - Central banks' gold purchases have reached record levels, with the amount since 2022 being more than double the average from 2015-2019 [2] - Gold prices are expected to increase by approximately 42% in 2025, marking the largest annual increase since the late 1970s [2] Silver Market - Silver prices surged to around $54 per ounce in mid-October, supported by safe-haven demand and strong industrial needs [3] - Industrial applications account for over half of silver demand, with expectations for continued growth driven by renewable energy and semiconductor production [3] - Silver prices are forecasted to rise by about 34% in 2025 and an additional 8% in 2026, despite slow supply growth [3] Platinum Market - Platinum prices have increased significantly due to production falling to multi-year lows, with automotive demand expected to grow moderately [3] - The supply of platinum is anticipated to recover slightly, mainly due to increased mining output in South Africa, but will still remain below demand [3] - Platinum prices are expected to rise by 29% in 2025 and approximately 4% in 2026 [3] Overall Market Outlook - The outlook for precious metals is skewed towards the upside, with potential upward pressure from escalating geopolitical tensions and trade frictions [4] - Downside risks include a hawkish stance from U.S. monetary policy and a potential easing of geopolitical tensions, which could suppress investment demand [4]