Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs highlights the rising risk of institutional credibility in the U.S. and increased concentration in commodity supply, creating "tail risks" that may lead to soaring commodity prices while stocks and bonds decline. Gold is identified as the "highest-conviction long" investment in the commodity sector, with a mid-2026 target price of $4,000 per ounce, potentially exceeding $4,500 in extreme scenarios [1][2][5]. Group 1: Commodity Market Dynamics - The report indicates that the commodity index is expected to have only moderate positive returns over the next 12 months under the baseline scenario, with a bullish outlook on gold, copper, and U.S. natural gas, while anticipating a supply surplus in the oil market [4]. - Goldman Sachs emphasizes that the increasing concentration of commodity supply poses significant risks, particularly as key commodities are sourced from geopolitically sensitive regions, leading to frequent supply disruptions and price volatility [6][7]. Group 2: Structural Trends Supporting Commodity Bull Market - Three structural trends—de-risking energy, increased defense spending, and dollar diversification—are tightening commodity supply and demand systematically, supporting a long-term bullish outlook for commodities [8]. - The de-risking of energy is expected to drive significant copper demand due to global energy security policies, with projections indicating that investments related to the power grid will contribute to 60% of global copper demand growth by 2030 [8]. - Increased defense spending in Europe is projected to rise from 1.9% of GDP in 2024 to 2.7% in 2027, which will boost demand for industrial metals like copper, nickel, and steel [8]. - The trend of central banks diversifying away from the dollar has led to a fivefold increase in gold purchases since 2022, significantly driving up gold prices [9].