Gold Market Heats Up! Experts Divided on Price Trends

The Gold Research Center released a weekly survey of gold price trends for February 2-6, with the GRC Gold Survey showing divided expert opinions. Among 13 market experts surveyed, 4 (31%) predict gold prices will increase, 4 (31%) expect prices to drop, and 5 (38%) anticipate prices will remain stable. Among 371 gold investors surveyed, 153 (41%) expect prices to rise, 193 (52%) predict a decline, and 25 (7%) expect no significant change. Gold bar prices in the previous week fluctuated between 74,200 and 81,950 baht per unit, closing at 74,200 baht - a 1,100 baht increase from the previous week. Key factors influencing prices include US Federal Reserve monetary policy, US-Iran geopolitical tensions, and upcoming economic indicators from the United States.