Gold Price News Set for Explosive Rally: $5,355 Target if Trump Triggers Dollar Debasement

The precious metals market is buzzing with anticipation as WisdomTree's latest gold outlook paints a picture of extraordinary upside potential. While the yellow metal has been consolidating in recent months, five powerful macro forces are aligning to potentially drive Gold (XAU) to unprecedented heights. The most jaw-dropping scenario involves a deliberate dollar weakening strategy that could send gold prices into the stratosphere.

Gold (XAU) Coiled Spring Ready to Unleash Bull Run

"We see the current period as a 'loading the spring' phase, setting the stage for a powerful upward movement in gold prices," WisdomTree noted.

Five Game-Changing Forces Propelling Gold (XAU) Higher

WisdomTree has identified five massive catalysts. Trade chaos tops the list – despite deals with China and the UK, they're disappointing and pack hefty tariff increases. Negotiations with Canada, Mexico, and Europe remain stalled.

America's debt bomb is exploding. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act added $2.4 trillion to deficits through 2034, pushing debt-to-GDP from 117% to 124%. Historically, that fiscal mess has been rocket fuel for gold.

The Fed faces political pressure as Trump attacks Chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends May 2026. It echoes the chaotic late 1970s under G. William Miller, when gold soared.

Geopolitically, Iran cut ties with nuclear inspectors after US-Israeli strikes, while Trump's failed 24-hour Ukraine peace promise actually worsened relations with Putin and Zelensky.

The 'Mar-A-Lago Accord': Could Gold (XAU) Hit $5,355?

WisdomTree's wildest scenario involves a "Mar-A-Lago Accord" – deliberate dollar weakening policy. While unofficial, administration actions hint at a soft-dollar strategy. Think Plaza Accord 1985, when the dollar crashed 48% in two years. WisdomTree models a 23% decline over one year, making their $5,355/oz target potentially conservative.

Base case: Gold hits $3,850/oz by Q2 2026, assuming stubborn inflation above 2% from tariffs and modest dollar weakness.

Bull scenario: If tariff shocks force Fed panic cuts, gold could reach $4,475/oz as money printing crushes the dollar.

Bear case: Even with 2% inflation, 6% bond yields, and dollar strength, gold only falls to $2,700/oz – still above 2025 levels.

But the Mar-A-Lago scenario is the real kicker. As WisdomTree notes: "this scenario is far out of sample, we expect our forecast of $5,355/oz would be on the conservative side." If Trump goes nuclear on dollar policy, gold's rally could just be getting started.