The reasoning (via Citi's latest update on the metal) is a reiteration, and still in place:

  • record pace of ETF investor inflows
  • weakening US$
  • negative real yields

"are the primary drivers for the push higher"

Citi on levels., first their 3-mth:

  • We lift gold short-term targets to ~$2,200/oz
  • 6-12m targets breaching $2,400/oz seems plausible
The reasoning (via Citi's latest update on the metal) is a reiteration, and still in place: