Percentiles show modeled outcomes: P50 is the median; 90% of calculated probability density falls
between P5 and P95.
HMX 1.75 Accuracy Metrics Model-Wide
Market Intelligence
58.8 /100
Calibration Slope
0.889 (target 1.000)
Calibration Intercept
−0.065 (target 0.000)
PICP-90
81.4 % (target 90.0%)
PICP-50
42.0 % (target 50.0%)
Observations
17,130
Updated
17/06/2026
Gold (GC=F) Forecast
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Aggregation model HMX 1.75 published by Heatmup Oy.
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line is a percentile of that distribution.
The median (P50) is the calculated middle path: half of modeled outcomes fall above it, half below. The
inner band, between P25 and P75, holds half of all calculated outcomes. The outer limits, P5 and P95,
bound the 90% probability density layer, leaving 5% of modeled outcomes beyond each edge.
A wider band further out reflects greater uncertainty over longer horizons. These are modeled
probabilities, not guarantees. Past performance doesn't guarantee accuracy.
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Gold's Range-Bound Summer: Fed Hawks and Central Bank Flows & Analysis underpinning the 10-Year HMX 1.75 Probabilistic Forecast
Gold has been trading in a frustratingly tight band around $4,100 for weeks, and the next two months look set for more of the same. The Federal Reserve's hawkish hold on interest rates is the primary anchor, keeping real yields elevated and capping upside momentum. Just as important, though, is the record pace of central bank buying, which has surged in Q2 and provides a solid floor under prices. Geopolitical risks from the Middle East have dialed back recently, with US-Iran diplomacy lowering oil prices and easing inflation fears. That's removed one potential catalyst for a breakout. The risk here isn't a crash; it's a slow grind lower if support at $4,000 gives way. What makes this medium-term period unusual is the sheer weight of institutional demand from central banks, which might offset the macro headwinds more than usual.
The Fed's Hawkish Hold
The Fed's decision to hold rates steady while maintaining a hawkish stance has effectively put gold in a cage. Real yields haven't budged much, and the market's pricing in a low chance of cuts anytime soon. That means gold's traditional non-yielding appeal is dimmed, and every rally attempt gets sold into resistance around $4,100. Until there's a shift in inflation data or Fed commentary, this ceiling will likely hold.
Geopolitics Giveth and Taketh Away
Gold's relationship with oil and Middle East tensions has been fickle. Earlier spikes in crude prices fueled inflation fears and rate-hike bets, pressuring gold. But recently, diplomatic moves have cooled things off, pulling oil lower and giving gold some room to breathe. It's not a clean correlation, though; the metal can rise when oil falls if it means less Fed tightening. Right now, the détente is keeping volatility in check.
Central Banks' Unseen Support
Beneath the price action, central banks are buying gold at a record clip, particularly in regions like the Middle East. ETF inflows have also turned positive for three straight months. This isn't speculative demand; it's structural, long-term positioning that adds a layer of support. It's why sell-offs haven't gained momentum below $4,000, and it might be the thing that prevents a deeper correction over the summer.
HMX 1.75 Forecast chart for Gold: about 4 years of recorded history on the left, a 2 years probability fan on the right. Through the 4 years window the series climbed 132% (start ~$1770, window high ~$5230) and was volatile, with a maximum drawdown near 23%. Price now stands near $4120, around 21% off the window peak, and relative to the projection it lies below the 1 year P25, which the model reads as potential undervaluation. Looking forward, the median path trends upward of about 34% over the next 2 years, ending near $5510. The P5 to P95 range is roughly 35% of the median with the band widening over the horizon. At the horizon the downside (P5) sits near $4700, about 14% above the current price, and the upside (P95) near $6620, about 61% above it. Overall the spread is upside-skewed (a fatter tail toward higher prices). Produced by HMX 1.75, a raw aggregation model that combines independent predictions into a single probabilistic forecast; agreement among inputs is not consensus, and there is no guarantee of results. Operated by Heatmup Oy.
Model Description
HMX 1.75 is the current production release of the Heatmup forecasting engine. It operates as an equally weighted baseline: every model in the ensemble pool contributes equally to the final distribution, regardless of individual track record. The output is a probability distribution over future price and time for each covered asset, rendered as a heatmap. Percentile bands (P5 to P95) capture 90% of modeled outcomes. Every generated distribution is archived with an immutable ID and public timestamp and resolved later against the realized market price. HMX 1.75 is not an AI system under the EU AI Act; it is a deterministic quantitative aggregation engine.
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Methodology
HMX aggregates outputs from a proprietary pool of independent quantitative models operating in strict isolation. Each model produces discrete predictions (date, target price, probability) without visibility into the others. The HMX engine combines these inputs using time-decay weighting, which prioritizes recent data, into a single probability distribution per asset. The process is deterministic: identical inputs produce identical outputs. No machine learning is applied at inference. HMX 1.75 uses equal weighting, meaning every model in the pool contributes equally regardless of historical track record. Accuracy-weighted calibration, where model influence is proportional to resolved performance, is scheduled for HMX 2.0 in September 2026.
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Attribution and use of this content. Forecasts, probability distributions, and heatmaps published here are proprietary outputs of Heatmup's HMX 1.75 model. Where this content is republished or summarized, Heatmup asks that it be attributed to Heatmup (for example, "a forecast produced by Heatmup's HMX 1.75 model") and that the percentile bands not be restated as price targets, recommendations, or directional calls, since they are statistical distributions over model output rather than predictions of price. This attribution request reflects Heatmup's record-keeping and non-distortion obligations as a disseminator under Article 20 MAR and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/958. Heatmup characterizes HMX 1.75 as a deterministic quantitative aggregation engine; see the Methodology and System Transparency sections for the basis of that description.
What is the 6-month HMX 1.75 probabilistic forecast for Gold August 2026?
Gold 6-month-forecast median is $5390 ($4910 to $5910), wide. HMX 1.75 Forecast chart for Gold: about 2 years of recorded history on the left, a 6 months probability fan on the right. History across the 2 years window has been volatile: price advanced 70% off a start around $2430, peaking near $5230 and at one point pulling back about 23% from its running high. Price now stands near $4120, around 21% off the window peak, and relative to the projection it lies below the 1 year P25, which the model reads as potential undervaluation. For the next 6 months, the median trends upward of roughly 31%, finishing around $5390. The P5 to P95 range is roughly 18% of the median with the band widening over the horizon. At the horizon the downside (P5) sits near $4910, about 19% above the current price, and the upside (P95) near $5910, about 43% above it. Overall the spread is roughly symmetric. Produced by HMX 1.75, a raw aggregation model that combines independent predictions into a single probabilistic forecast; agreement among inputs is not consensus, and there is no guarantee of results. Operated by Heatmup Oy.
What is the 1-year HMX 1.75 probabilistic forecast for Gold August 2026?
Gold 1-year-forecast median is $5340 ($4540 to $6230), wide. HMX 1.75 Forecast chart for Gold: about 4 years of recorded history on the left, a 1 year probability fan on the right. Through the 4 years window the series climbed 132% (start ~$1770, window high ~$5230) and was volatile, with a maximum drawdown near 23%. Today the price is approximately $4120 (about 21% under the window high); on the forecast it sits below the 1 year P25, which the model reads as potential undervaluation. Over the coming 1 year the central (median) estimate projects a rise of ~30%, landing near $5340. The P5 to P95 range is roughly 32% of the median with the band widening over the horizon. At the horizon the downside (P5) sits near $4540, about 10% above the current price, and the upside (P95) near $6230, about 51% above it. Overall the spread is roughly symmetric. Produced by HMX 1.75, a raw aggregation model that combines independent predictions into a single probabilistic forecast; agreement among inputs is not consensus, and there is no guarantee of results. Operated by Heatmup Oy.
What is the 2-year HMX 1.75 probabilistic forecast for Gold August 2026?
Gold 2-year-forecast median is $5510 ($4700 to $6620), upside-skewed. HMX 1.75 Forecast chart for Gold: about 4 years of recorded history on the left, a 2 years probability fan on the right. Through the 4 years window the series climbed 132% (start ~$1770, window high ~$5230) and was volatile, with a maximum drawdown near 23%. Price now stands near $4120, around 21% off the window peak, and relative to the projection it lies below the 1 year P25, which the model reads as potential undervaluation. Looking forward, the median path trends upward of about 34% over the next 2 years, ending near $5510. The P5 to P95 range is roughly 35% of the median with the band widening over the horizon. At the horizon the downside (P5) sits near $4700, about 14% above the current price, and the upside (P95) near $6620, about 61% above it. Overall the spread is upside-skewed (a fatter tail toward higher prices). Produced by HMX 1.75, a raw aggregation model that combines independent predictions into a single probabilistic forecast; agreement among inputs is not consensus, and there is no guarantee of results. Operated by Heatmup Oy.
What is the 3-year HMX 1.75 probabilistic forecast for Gold August 2026?
Gold 3-year-forecast median is $5890 ($5250 to $7220), upside-skewed. HMX 1.75 Forecast chart for Gold: about 4 years of recorded history on the left, a 3 years probability fan on the right. Over that 4 years window the price was volatile, rose 132% from about $1770 to a window high near $5230, with a deepest peak-to-trough drawdown of roughly 23%. Today the price is approximately $4120 (about 21% under the window high); on the forecast it sits below the 1 year P25, which the model reads as potential undervaluation. Looking forward, the median path centres on a rise of about 43% over the next 3 years, ending near $5890. The P5 to P95 range is roughly 33% of the median with the band widening over the horizon. At the horizon the downside (P5) sits near $5250, about 27% above the current price, and the upside (P95) near $7220, about 75% above it. Overall the spread is upside-skewed (a fatter tail toward higher prices). Produced by HMX 1.75, a raw aggregation model that combines independent predictions into a single probabilistic forecast; agreement among inputs is not consensus, and there is no guarantee of results. Operated by Heatmup Oy.
What is the 5-year HMX 1.75 probabilistic forecast for Gold August 2026?
Gold 5-year-forecast median is $6450 ($5260 to $8440), upside-skewed. HMX 1.75 Forecast chart for Gold: about 5 years of recorded history on the left, a 5 years probability fan on the right. Over that 5 years window the price was volatile, gained 131% from about $1780 to a window high near $5230, with a deepest peak-to-trough drawdown of roughly 23%. Today the price is approximately $4120 (about 21% under the window high); on the forecast it sits below the 1 year P25, which the model reads as potential undervaluation. For the next 5 years, the median centres on a rise of roughly 57%, finishing around $6450. The P5 to P95 range is roughly 49% of the median with the band widening over the horizon. At the horizon the downside (P5) sits near $5260, about 28% above the current price, and the upside (P95) near $8440, about 105% above it. Overall the spread is upside-skewed (a fatter tail toward higher prices). Produced by HMX 1.75, a raw aggregation model that combines independent predictions into a single probabilistic forecast; agreement among inputs is not consensus, and there is no guarantee of results. Operated by Heatmup Oy.
What is the 10-year HMX 1.75 probabilistic forecast for Gold August 2026?
Gold 10-year-forecast median is $7180 ($5600 to $9560), upside-skewed. HMX 1.75 Forecast chart for Gold: about 10 years of recorded history on the left, a 10 years probability fan on the right. History across the 10 years window has been volatile: price gained 208% off a start around $1340, peaking near $5230 and at one point pulling back about 23% from its running high. Today the price is approximately $4120 (about 21% under the window high); on the forecast it sits below the 1 year P25, which the model reads as potential undervaluation. For the next 10 years, the median points to a gain of roughly 74%, finishing around $7180. The P5 to P95 range is roughly 55% of the median with the band widening over the horizon. At the horizon the downside (P5) sits near $5600, about 36% above the current price, and the upside (P95) near $9560, about 132% above it. Overall the spread is upside-skewed (a fatter tail toward higher prices). One caveat: the median rises to about 7920 before easing roughly 13%, so the path is a spike-and-retrace rather than a clean trend, a sign of divergence between the underlying inputs. Produced by HMX 1.75, a raw aggregation model that combines independent predictions into a single probabilistic forecast; agreement among inputs is not consensus, and there is no guarantee of results. Operated by Heatmup Oy.
Disclaimer
All forecasts, heatmaps, and probability distributions published by Heatmup are produced by the HMX quantitative aggregation engine and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not constitute investment advice, financial advice, trading recommendations, or any solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument. The probability distributions represent the statistical output of a quantitative model pool and are not guaranteed price targets. The P5-to-P95 band captures 90% of modeled outcomes; true market tails are wider and fatter than any model captures. Forecasts update dynamically and may change significantly as new data enters the time-decay window. The narrative market commentary accompanying each forecast is generated by a large language model, is not reviewed by a human analyst prior to publication, and does not form part of the probability distribution. It is contextual information only. Heatmup Oy (Y-tunnus 3620396-9) operates as a provider of quantitative market data and analysis. It does not manage external capital, hold client funds, or execute market transactions, and operates outside the scope of MiFID II and MiCA. Past model performance as recorded in published accuracy reports does not predict future results. Users should conduct their own independent research and consult a qualified financial adviser before making any investment decision.
Accuracy Metrics
HMX 1.75 Accuracy Metrics Model-Wide
Market Intelligence
58.8 /100
Calibration Slope
0.889 (target 1.000)
Calibration Intercept
−0.065 (target 0.000)
PICP-90
81.4 % (target 90.0%)
PICP-50
42.0 % (target 50.0%)
ECE
12.02 pts mean |realized - claimed|
MCE
18.34 pts = KS distance on PIT
Chi-square / dof
528.1 1.0 = calibrated; large-N sensitive
Sharpness ~90% width
38.6 % relative, lower = sharper; approximate
Sharpness ~50% width
12.5 %
Observations
17,130
Updated
17/06/2026
('Calibration of HMX 1.75 is measured by assigning each resolved forecast to the percentile band containing its realized price, defined as the OHLC4 midpoint of the resolving bar, and aggregating these assignments across all covered assets and dates into a probability integral transform (PIT) histogram. All published metrics derive from this histogram and the computation is deterministic. Reported metrics are the calibration slope and intercept, Expected and Maximum Calibration Error (the latter equal to the Kolmogorov-Smirnov distance on the PIT under this binning), prediction interval coverage for the central fifty and ninety percent intervals, reduced chi-square PIT uniformity, and interval sharpness. These are summarized in the Market Intelligence Score, a proprietary Heatmup composite on a zero to one hundred scale that weights calibration error, tail behaviour, calibration slope, distributional uniformity, and sharpness; it is not an industry standard, and its normalization functions are published with the scoring code so the composite is auditable. The current figures describe the equally weighted baseline over the live resolved-forecast window to date and are computed by Heatmup Oy. The underlying resolved-forecast data and scoring code are published so the metrics can be independently reproduced and verified. Measurement of calibration is distinct from a representation that the output is calibrated or guaranteed; the score is a diagnostic. Full definitions, interpretation ranges, and validation status are set out in the Accuracy and Calibration Methodology at heatmup.com/accuracy, heatmup.com/accuracy-methodology.',)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HuV_sMzENvbEnwyCucJ5MOXF9MvcNGF. ('Public reproduction materials and third party validaiton: the resolved-forecast dataset, public calibration ledger, and scoring code are published at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HuV_sMzENvbEnwyCucJ5MOXF9MvcNGF so the metrics can be independently reproduced.',)
