NEW DELHI: Gold is experiencing a sustained upward trend, and could rise to $4,00 to 5,000 in the medium term, with a potential peak of $8,900 by 2030, driven by factors such as rising inflation, global economic uncertainty, as per reports.“The forecast corridor of $4,800 to $8,900 depends mainly on how inflationary the next five years will be,” according to the “Gold We Trust Report 2025” by Liechtenstein-based investment firm Incrementum reports.These projections are based on comprehensive evaluation of various elements affecting gold, including central bank policies, inflation patterns, and international political situations.The report suggests that the current positive trend in gold is not temporary but indicates the start of a long-term movement, deserving serious consideration from investors.However, the document advises investors to be prepared for price adjustments, given gold’s characteristic price fluctuations.Recent interest in gold stems from trade-related uncertainties; nevertheless, prices have declined following a substantial increase during January-April 2025, when values increased by 25 per cent.The analysis reveals that worldwide markets and family offices dedicate merely one per cent of their investments to gold and precious metals, placing it alongside specialist investments such as art, antiques, and infrastructure, significantly behind traditional options like private equity, real estate, and cash holdings.Gold values are expected to increase, supported by various factors despite reduced demand for safe-haven assets and projected fewer interest rate reductions this year by the US Federal Reserve Bank, the Gulf News reported.Moreover, JP Morgan has recently forecast gold prices to reach $6,000 per ounce by 2029, representing an 80 per cent increase, reinforcing optimistic predictions for the precious metal.