Gold Surpasses $5,000, SPDR Gold Shares Rise
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1d ago
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Source: Benzinga
- Gold Price Surge: Gold has surpassed the $5,000 per ounce mark for the first time, driven by growing uncertainty in the global financial outlook and rising geopolitical tensions, which has significantly boosted SPDR Gold Shares' market performance.
- Escalating Trade Tensions: President Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Canada if it proceeds with a new trade agreement with China, causing market volatility and increasing demand for gold, reflecting investor anxiety about future economic conditions.
- Government Shutdown Risk: The U.S. government is inching toward another shutdown, with prediction markets assigning a 77% likelihood of closure by January 31, which has heightened demand for safe-haven assets like gold, contributing to the rise in GLD shares.
- New Investor Influx: According to Adrian Ash from BullionVault, a wave of new, first-time investors is driving demand for precious metals, particularly in Asia and Europe, as private investors rush to build their holdings of gold and silver, further boosting the stock prices of related mining companies.
Analyst Views on B
Wall Street analysts forecast B stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for B is 46.72 USD with a low forecast of 38.00 USD and a high forecast of 55.00 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.
15 Analyst Rating
13 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 51.290
Low
38.00
Averages
46.72
High
55.00
Current: 51.290
Low
38.00
Averages
46.72
High
55.00
About B
Barrick Mining Corporation is a gold and copper producer, which is engaged in the production and sale of gold and copper, as well as related activities, such as exploration and mine development. The Company has ownership interests in producing gold mines that are located in Argentina, Canada, Cote d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Dominican Republic, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania and the United States. Its copper mines are located in Zambia, Chile and Saudi Arabia. Its operations include Nevada Gold Mines, Bulyanhulu, Jabal Sayid, Kibali, Loulo-Gounkoto, Lumwana, North Mara, Porgera, Pueblo Viejo, Veladero and Zaldivar. Its Bulyanhulu operation is located in north-west Tanzania, over 55 kilometers (km) south of Lake Victoria and 150 km southwest of the city of Mwanza. The Jabal Sayid copper operation is located approximately 350 km north-east of Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Lumwana copper mine is a conventional open pit operation.
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.
