Sep '25 • General discussion
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Gold rally nears $4,000 as investors seek safety
Gold has surged over 37% this year, putting it on track for its strongest annual performance in more than three decades, even as U.S. equities hit record highs.
What’s happening:
- Gold broke above $3,500/oz and is on a trajectory toward $4,000, driven by lingering inflation, falling U.S. yields, and geopolitical risks.
- Central banks, led by China, have been accumulating gold for three straight years, diversifying away from the dollar.
- Goldman Sachs estimates that if just 1% of privately held U.S. Treasuries shift into gold, prices could approach $5,000/oz.
- Despite its rally, gold’s key weakness remains: unlike stocks or bonds, it generates no cash flow, and its value depends on investor confidence.
Why it matters:
- Rising U.S. stock-bond correlation is boosting gold’s appeal as a diversification and tail-risk hedge.
- Concerns about Fed independence, Trump’s trade policies, and dollar reserve status add to gold’s safe-haven demand.
- A continued rally could reshape portfolio strategies, with investors increasingly treating gold as both a macro hedge and a store of value.
Market impact:
- A move toward $4,000–$5,000/oz would challenge equities’ dominance and signal deep investor unease about inflation and policy risks.
- Gold remains the highest-conviction long trade in the commodities space, according to Goldman Sachs.
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