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Why ‘Peak Gold’ Is Making the Perfect Storm for Rising Prices
Experts believe we’re quickly approaching ‘peak gold,’ meaning production could soon hit its permanent ceiling and begin declining – while demand continues to grow. If the ‘peak gold’ hypothesis is proven true, then prices could likely soon reach record highs. Here’s everything you need to know, and how you can take advantage of this historic event in the gold market… Running Out of Gold All natural, nonrenewable resources are alike when it comes to production efficiency. The supply lifecycle of any such resource looks something like this:
But what does all this mean for the price of a resource? Well, supply/production is only one half of the equation. The other half is demand. And that’s where things get especially interesting. That’s because supply/production of a natural, nonrenewable resource is a zero-sum game. It spikes strongly in the beginning, grows steadily until hitting its peak, and then declines to nothing. But demand is a totally different story. As supply/production slows down, scarcity grows and demand tends to speed up in response. Only one thing can happen when supply/production fall while demand rises: Prices go through the roof. And that’s exactly what will happen when ‘peak gold’ finally arrives… When to Expect ‘Peak Gold’ to Hit How soon should we be looking for ‘peak gold’ to manifest itself? If you’re thinking along the lines of 5, 10, or 15 years… think again. According to mining industry experts, ‘peak gold’ could be just around the corner. Randall Oliphant, chairman of the World Gold Council, predicts today’s environment of rising demand and stagnating production could be ushering ‘peak gold’ in right now. In fact, Oliphant believes 2017 will be proven as the year of ‘peak gold’ within the next 12-24 months. Bloomberg reports:
How High Could Prices Rise? If experts are correct in their ‘peak gold’ predictions, production will likely plateau in the months to come, before beginning to falter and decline. Meanwhile, global demand is on the rise, with no signs of slowing down. As a result, Oliphant is making a conservative estimate that gold prices will reach at least $1400 in the next year. But from a longer term perspective, prices could climb far higher. Add to all this the growing volatility in international politics, and the increasing flight to safe-haven assets, and you can clearly see a perfect storm brewing for gold prices. This could be a prime opportunity for investors who act soon enough. Oliphant concurs, saying, “All this uncertainty seems very fertile ground for people to get into gold.”
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