Gold ETFs Hit New 52-Week Highs as Prices Surge Amid Political Uncertainty
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 14 2026
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Source: Benzinga
- Gold Price Surge: On Wednesday, gold prices reached an all-time high of $4,640 per ounce, driving inflows into gold ETFs as investors sought refuge from mounting political and monetary uncertainties.
- Strong ETF Performance: Both the GS Physical Gold ETF and GraniteShares Gold Trust surged over 72% from their 52-week lows, hitting 52-week highs of $45.74 and $45.68 respectively, indicating robust market demand for gold.
- Rapid Market Reaction: Amid escalating concerns over the Federal Reserve's independence, markets swiftly sold off Treasuries and rotated into precious metals, with gold jumping over 2.5% and silver soaring over 7% on Monday alone.
- Optimistic Future Outlook: JPMorgan forecasts gold will reach $5,000 by Q4, while Goldman Sachs projects a year-end target of $4,900, reflecting a bullish sentiment towards gold in the long term.
Analyst Views on BAR
Wall Street analysts forecast BAR stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BAR is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
