Will gold price sustainably trade above $3,000 per ounce in 2026?

Gold is the ultimate safe-haven asset and a barometer of global economic anxiety. Predict whether gold will breach and sustain the $3,000 per ounce level. Consider central bank gold purchases (especially by China, India, and Russia), real interest rate trajectories, US dollar strength, geopolitical tensions, inflation expectations, and ETF flow data. Gold has historically performed well during periods of monetary policy uncertainty.