This week, 15 analysts participated in the survey. A total of nine voters each, or 60%, called for gold prices to rise next week; meanwhile, bearish and neutral votes garnered three votes or 20% each.
At the same time, 1,581 votes were cast this past week in online surveys. Among those, 1063 or 67% said they were bullish on gold next week. Another 275 participants, or 17%, said they were bearish, while 243 voters, or 15%, were neutral on the precious metal.