Yardeni Says Gold Could Hit $6,000 an Ounce by End of Year

Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research, predicts gold could surge to $6,000 per ounce by December 2026, marking an aggressive near-term bullish forecast. The long-term outlook is even more dramatic, with Yardeni projecting gold could reach $10,000 per ounce by the end of the decade, citing sustained upward momentum. Yardeni positions gold as a direct competitor to Bitcoin, framing it as a traditional hedge asset with renewed appeal amid market volatility and macroeconomic uncertainty. The forecast was shared in a March 2026 Bloomberg interview, reflecting Yardeni’s ongoing confidence in gold’s performance despite its recent price fluctuations. No specific drivers for the rally were detailed, but the prediction aligns with broader trends of investors seeking safe-haven assets amid geopolitical and economic instability.