Gold Prices Start to Decline, Check Investment Prospects and Strategies

Global gold prices have been observed to start declining in the past few days, even though they have still managed to strengthen since the beginning of 2026.

Citing Trading Economics at 1:30 PM WIB, gold prices fell by 0.18% to US$ 4,755.51 per troy ounce. In the past month, gold prices have also dropped by 8.25%.

Even so, gold prices have still gained 10.01% since the beginning of the year, alias year to date (YTD).

Chief Analyst Doo Financial Futures Lukman Leong sees that the current gold price movement is expected to remain volatile.

“This is a response to the shifting developments in the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East,” he said to Kontan on Friday (10/4/2026).

Investors can also add to their holdings when gold prices fall. However, holdings can also be maintained or even take profit when prices rise.

“Gold prices are currently not expected to continue the rally and will still be below US$ 5,000 per troy ounce,” he said.

According to Lukman, the war in the Middle East is expected to continue at least until June 2026.

“The buy low sell high strategy can maximize returns. However, the buy low and hold strategy is suitable for investors who do not avoid complications,” he said.

Lukman also projects that global gold prices will be in the range of US$ 4,400 - US$ 4,900 per troy ounce through the first half of 2026.

He also estimates that gold prices will touch US$ 5,700 - US$ 6,000 per troy ounce by the end of 2026, assuming the Iran war with Amerika Serikat (AS) and Israel ends.

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