Gold price resists deflating, despite its falls: will the euphoria be maintained or will its shine wither?

Portafolio Journalist 17.02.2026 12:10 Updated: 17.02.2026 12:10

Gold price resists deflating, despite its falls: will the euphoria be maintained or will its shine wither?

TL;DR

  • Gold's price has fallen from historic highs of nearly $5,600 per ounce in mid-January.
  • The first month of the year saw gold's largest monthly drop in over four decades.
  • Despite the decline, gold remains around $5,000 per ounce, resisting further falls.
  • Recent drops of over 3% were followed by a moderate rebound, ending the previous Friday at $4,954.
  • Analysts attribute the recent pullbacks to the strong previous gains.
  • Projections vary, with Deutsche Bank forecasting $6,000 by the end of 2026, and Bankinter estimating $4,500.
  • The consensus among analysts is that gold's long-term trend remains bullish.