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

EU Regulation May Undermine Its AI Ambitions, Warns U.S. Ambassador

Regulatory Stringency Threatens Europe’s Future In AI

Andrew Puzder said EU regulatory pressure on U.S. technology companies could affect Europe’s access to AI infrastructure. He said access to data centers, data resources and hardware remains linked to U.S.-based providers.

Balancing Oversight And Global Technological Competitiveness

Puzder’s remarks arrive amid a period of aggressive regulatory measures undertaken by the European Commission against major U.S. tech companies. According to Puzder, imposing excessive fines and constantly shifting regulatory goals may force these companies to retreat from the EU market, leaving the continent on the sidelines of the AI revolution. He noted, “If you regulate them off the continent, you’re not going to be a part of the AI economy.”

U.S. Concerns Over Regulatory Overreach

Critics from across the Atlantic, including figures from former U.S. administrations, have repeatedly lambasted the EU’s stringent policies. Puzder stressed that without a conducive business environment supported by robust U.S. technology infrastructures, Europe’s ambitions in AI might remain unrealized. The warning carries significant implications for transatlantic trade relations and the future integration of technology across borders.

Specific Cases: Impact On Major Tech Companies

Recent EU enforcement actions include fines and regulatory decisions affecting major U.S. technology companies operating in the region. Meta was subject to regulatory action following policy-related concerns. Apple received a €500 million penalty, while Google was fined €2.95 billion in an antitrust case. X, owned by Elon Musk, was also fined €120 million in recent months. Marco Rubio criticized these measures, citing concerns about their impact on U.S. technology companies.

Implications For The Global AI Landscape

EU regulators are also reviewing the compliance of platforms such as Snap Inc. under the Digital Services Act. Focus includes areas such as user protection and platform responsibility. Discussion reflects ongoing differences between EU and U.S. approaches to regulation and innovation. Further developments will depend on policy decisions on both sides.

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