The Economist asks:
What will be the closing price for gold per troy ounce on 23 May 2025, according to Trading Economics?
Closed May 23, 2025 07:01AM UTC
Gold prices fell from all-time highs in the wake of US elections, but demand is expected to remain strong (Economist, MSN [Reuters], Investopedia). The question will be suspended on 22 May 2025 and the outcome determined using price data (USD/t. oz) as reported in the US (your location in the world may impact how the site dates prices) by Trading Economics (Trading Economics).
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The question closed "$3,300 or more" with a closing date of 23 May 2025.
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| Possible Answer | Correct? | Final Crowd Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $2,300 | 0% | |
| At least $2,300, but less than $2,400 | 0% | |
| At least $2,400, but less than $2,500 | 0% | |
| At least $2,500, but less than $2,600 | 0% | |
| At least $2,600, but less than $2,700 | 1% | |
| At least $2,700, but less than $2,800 | 1% | |
| At least $2,800, but less than $2,900 | 1% | |
| At least $2,900, but less than $3,000 | 2% | |
| At least $3,000, but less than $3,100 | 4% | |
| At least $3,100, but less than $3,200 | 12% | |
| At least $3,200, but less than $3,300 | 35% | |
| $3,300 or more | 44% |
Crowd Forecast Profile
| Participation Level | |
|---|---|
| Number of Forecasters | 260 |
| Average for questions older than 6 months: 160 | |
| Number of Forecasts | 1563 |
| Average for questions older than 6 months: 475 | |
| Accuracy | |
|---|---|
| Participants in this question vs. all forecasters | better than average |
