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Wednesday, 28th January 2009 (1769 views)

The value of gold could soar due to increased demand following the global financial crisis, it has been suggested.

According to Citigroup, the price of gold could double by the summer, the Daily Mail reports.

"We continue to remain unequivocally bullish on the medium to long-term view on gold and still believe that we can ultimately see levels in excess of $2,000 (£1,398)," the firm told the paper.

Such levels would mean the price of gold would more than double its current value.

The paper notes that since September, the value of the precious metal has already risen by $122.

Citigroup added that price rises will either come via inflation following liquidity injections by governments around the world, or by continuing investment from those who view gold as a safe haven.

In related news, a recent poll conducted by Bloomberg showed that 28 of 31 traders, investors and analysts questioned said now is a good time to purchase gold.

 

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