Citi sets a 0–3 month gold target of $4,500/oz. Its baseline projects India’s Q3 gold imports will remain weak despite typical seasonal restocking, citing ample scrap supply, cautious consumer sentiment and local price discounts that curb fresh imports. The target assumes easing of Strait of Hormuz tensions and a Fed shift toward a less-hawkish stance. Near-term downside risks include a major re‑escalation, AI-driven de‑risking and continued Fed hawkishness.

2026-07-28

Citi sets a 0–3 month gold target of $4,500/oz. Its baseline projects India’s Q3 gold imports will remain weak despite typical seasonal restocking, citing ample scrap supply, cautious consumer sentiment and local price discounts that curb fresh imports. The target assumes easing of Strait of Hormuz tensions and a Fed shift toward a less-hawkish stance. Near-term downside risks include a major re‑escalation, AI-driven de‑risking and continued Fed hawkishness.