Goldman Sachs Predicts Gold Prices To Surge To $3,700 By Late 2025

by News Editor

April 15, 2025

In a bold forecast, Goldman Sachs has increased its gold price prediction to $3,700 per ounce by the end of 2025. This adjustment comes amid unexpected demand from central banks and a strengthening perception of recession risks, drawing investors towards gold ETFs.

Key Points

Initial forecasts pegged the price at $3,300, but central banks’ monthly gold acquisitions, averaging 80 tons — much higher than the 17-ton average before 2022 — have warranted a forecast revision.
Gold prices have already seen a significant increase of over 23% in 2025, surpassing the $3,200 mark for the first time.
Should central banks continue acquiring at an accelerated pace, or if a recession prompts a capital influx into ETFs, gold could rise to $3,880 within this year.

What To Watch

Economists estimate a 45% chance of a U.S. recession within 12 months, potentially redirecting capital to gold ETFs. Should central banks ramp up purchases to 100 tons monthly, or recession-driven demand persist, gold might reach $3,880 by year-end. Alternatively, if economies show resilience and political uncertainty lessens, gold prices could stabilize around $3,550.

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Elon Musk Plans $55B Terafab Chip Facility In Texas

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 7, 2026

Strategic Vision For A Chipmaking Revolution

Elon Musk outlined plans to build a semiconductor manufacturing facility in East Texas, with an initial investment of at least $55 billion and potential expansion to $119 billion. The project is intended to support long-term demand for chips used in artificial intelligence, automotive systems and aerospace applications, while reducing reliance on external suppliers.

Public Hearing And Local Engagement

Project details were disclosed in a public hearing notice in Grimes County, where local authorities are considering a property tax abatement agreement linked to the development. A public hearing is scheduled for June 3, when officials are expected to review the proposal and associated tax terms.

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Industry Collaboration And Supply Chain Control

Plans for the Terafab facility include integrating logic, memory and advanced packaging within a single site. The facility is expected to support production needs across SpaceX, Tesla and AI-related operations linked to xAI. This approach is designed to increase control over supply chains at a time of ongoing global constraints.

Intel’s Entry And Market Implications

Intel is expected to contribute to design, fabrication and packaging processes for advanced chips. The collaboration reflects broader shifts in the semiconductor industry, where partnerships across automotive, AI and infrastructure sectors are becoming more common in response to capacity limits.

Long-Term Strategic Impact

Elon Musk has previously said in earnings calls that expanding in-house chip production is intended to reduce reliance on external suppliers and improve control over key components. The Terafab project builds on longer-term efforts to secure hardware supply for Tesla and related technologies, while addressing risks linked to global supply constraints and geopolitical factors.

Plans also align with broader developments around SpaceX, including discussions of a potential public offering and integration with xAI. These elements place the project within a wider strategy focused on computing capacity and infrastructure. Expansion of semiconductor manufacturing capacity is increasingly tied to competitiveness in AI, automotive and aerospace sectors, where access to advanced chips remains a limiting factor.

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