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Forecasting gold price using machine learning methodologies

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  • Cohen, Gil
  • Aiche, Avishay

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This study investigates the potential of advanced Machine Learning (ML) methodologies to predict fluctuations in the price of gold. The study employs data from leading global stock indices, the S&P500 VIX volatility index, major commodity futures, and 10-year bond yields from the US, Germany, France, and Japan. Lagged values of these features up to 10 previous days are also used. Four machine learning models are used: Random Forest, Gradient Boosted Regression Trees (GBRT), and Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), to forecast future gold prices. The study finds that the most influential stocks indices for prediction are one-day lagged data of ASX, S&P500, TA35, IBEX, and AEX, as well as U.S. and Japan bonds yields and delayed data of gas and silver. Furthermore, the study's models identify that one-day lagged VIX score and our VIX dummy variable have a significant impact on gold price, indicating that economic uncertainty affects gold prices. The results suggest that incorporating various financial indicators and moving averages can be a powerful tool for predicting future gold prices. GBRT and XGBoost can be valuable models for making informed decisions about gold investments.

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  • Cohen, Gil & Aiche, Avishay, 2023. "Forecasting gold price using machine learning methodologies," Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, Elsevier, vol. 175(P2).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:chsofr:v:175:y:2023:i:p2:s0960077923009803
    DOI: 10.1016/j.chaos.2023.114079
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