**[World Bank Latest Assessment: Gold and Silver to Peak in 2026, Decline Next Year]** Reported by Jinse Finance, on April 29, the World Bank released its *Commodity Markets Outlook* for April, providing an analysis of the future trends of precious metals. Against the backdrop of ongoing geopolitical conflicts disrupting markets, gold and silver prices have experienced significant volatility but are overall nearing their cyclical highs, with limited upside potential by 2026. Amid persistent tensions in the Middle East, rising energy prices have exacerbated inflation expectations and reinforced market sentiment toward interest rate hikes. These factors collectively suppress the momentum for further gains in precious metals. Nevertheless, the report still anticipates that prices will maintain some resilience in the short term and are likely to sustain growth for another year. Specific forecasts include: The World Bank estimates that the average price of gold this year will be approximately $4,700 per ounce, a 37% increase compared to last year. However, by 2027, gold prices are expected to decline by about 7%. A similar outlook applies to silver: its average price this year is projected to be around $70 per ounce, a year-on-year increase of 76%, followed by a potential 7% drop in the subsequent year.