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Why isn’t gold doing even better?

The further gains in the price of gold today (to a high of $1,140 per ounce) are consistent with the relatively positive view we have had on the precious metal for some time. However, we are in no hurry to revise our existing end-2016 forecast of $1,250, which is already some way above consensus.

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