India, June 14 -- Gold prices could climb to fresh record highs by the end of 2026 despite recent weakness in investor interest and a period of sideways trading, according to a latest commodities research report by JP Morgan Global Research.

The report said gold is expected to average USD 6,000 per ounce in the final quarter of 2026, with prices potentially rising further to USD 6,300 per ounce by the end of 2027.

"The 2026 and 2027 outlook for gold prices remains ahead of current levels, with JP Morgan Global Research analysts expecting gold to push $6,000/oz by year end, and $6,300/oz a possibility for 2027," the report said.

The outlook comes even as gold prices have lost momentum in recent months. According to the report, spot gold...