Donald Trump took oath as the 47th President of the United States on Monday and will govern the nation for four years. Investors closely watch his statements, threats, and proposals on the U.S. economy and monetary policies. Gold prices hovered around the $2,707 mark when Trump took oath and surged nearly 5 points in the indices.
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The precious metal remains on the greener side of the spectrum and is looking to gain another leg-up. Traders are hopeful that Trump’s upcoming trade wars could benefit gold prices, as institutions could park their funds to hedge the markets.
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Trump’s Trade Tariffs Could Make Gold Reach $3,000
A leading commodity investor told Kitco News that gold prices could reach $3,000 if Trump sticks to his tariff threats. The markets could react strongly if the tariffs are imposed, as they could cause a trade imbalance between the U.S. and other countries.
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Jesse Colombo, an independent precious metals analyst and founder of the BubbleBubble Report said that the short-term target for gold prices remains at $2,800. If Trump heats the import and export sector, gold’s price target remains a solid $3,000. He wrote that it could breach the mark during the second half of 2025.
“For the past two months, gold has been taking a breather, but now the market has a lot of pent-up energy. I’m excited about gold’s potential,” he said. The analyst explained that if Trump’s tariffs take place, consumers around the world will have to shell out more money for daily essentials.
“Gold’s significant resistance level remains $3,000 an ounce,“ he said, adding that a price rise ignited by Trump could lead to stagnation in the global markets. Therefore, investors need to closely watch Trump’s policies and invest widely based on the market trends. The XAU/USD could continue its rally in 2025 and remain in demand throughout the year.