ZLATO - Merrill Lynch zvyšuje predpoveď

Citing broadening investor demand, a weak U.S. dollar, record oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tension, Merrill Lynch Monday substantially raised their 2008-2012 gold forecasts, while also predicting increased silver prices.

Research analysts Michael Jalonen and Jeffrey Schok said they expect gold to average $925/oz this year and $1,000/oz in 2009 (up from $750/oz and $800/oz respectively). They raised the long-term gold price forecast from $600/oz to $650/oz, beginning in 2013. "Due to higher forecasts for the 2008-2012 period, our 10-year average gold price has jumped from $655 to $800/oz," they said.

"Notwithstanding the possibility of short-term strength in the US$, higher gold prices should be supported by positive supply-demand fundamentals including stagnant mine production and robust jewellery demand in emerging markets, in our opinion.

Zdroj: GoldE

18.02.2008

"In the absence of the gold standard, there is no way to protect savings from confiscation through inflation. There is no safe store of value."   Alan Greenspan