Gold Climbs Higher as JP Morgan Raises 2026 Price Target to $6,300
Gold futures rose 0.6% to $5,205.80/oz Wednesday as investors digested Trump’s State of the Union address, where he reaffirmed his tariff policies. The WHITE House is pushing for a 15% global import tariff after the Supreme Court struck down earlier measures. JP Morgan’s bullish outlook sees gold hitting $6,300/oz by 2026, with silver and platinum also posting significant gains.
Market movements followed a volatile session, with spot gold recovering 0.7% after a 1.6% drop Tuesday. The administration’s swift replacement of tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 underscores ongoing trade policy tensions. Precious metals remain a focal point for investors hedging against macroeconomic uncertainty.