Market strategists note that the "gold price forecast next year" is underpinned by strong safe-haven demand as equities face earnings compression. Year-end positioning in precious metals could extend gains into Q1, especially if the USD weakens. Let's delve deeper into each type of owner of Western Copper and Gold, beginning with the chart below. Mining giant Grupo Mexico returns with new offer for Citi's Banamex Industry surveys suggest 74% of asset managers expect the "gold price forecast next year" to outperform equities, especially in defensive sector-heavy portfolios.