Gold Rally Just Beginning as Prices Reach New Heights Despite Strong Immediate Drivers: Here Are Gold-Linked ETFs for Investors to Consider
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 02 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Gold Price Surge: Gold prices reached a record high of $3,508.54 per ounce, driven by investor optimism regarding a potential U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut and a weakening dollar, with sustained demand from ETFs and central banks supporting this trend.
Long-term Trends: For the first time in nearly 30 years, foreign central banks hold more gold than U.S. Treasuries, indicating a strategic shift towards gold as a preferred reserve asset, while gold has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past 25 years.
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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About the author
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.
