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GOLD COMEBACK
Gold’s Great Comeback: How Market Chaos Pushed Prices to a Record High
From trade wars to inflation, here’s why the yellow metal is outperforming stocks and reclaiming its crown.
As of April 16, 2025, gold has soared to a historic high of $3,323 per ounce, cementing its age-old reputation as the ultimate hedge against risk. In an era where the global financial landscape is being buffeted by waves of volatility — ranging from geopolitical strife and protectionist trade policies to fears of a stagflationary spiral — investors are turning to gold with renewed fervor. The yellow metal is once again proving its timeless value in times of uncertainty.
A Meteoric Rise Amid Mayhem
Since the beginning of 2024, gold has charted a relentless upward trajectory, as evidenced in the first chart provided below. Starting from below $2,000/oz in early 2023, gold’s rally has accelerated rapidly, breaking past key psychological resistance levels in a matter of months. The most dramatic surge occurred in Q1 of 2025, culminating in the all-time peak of $3,323/oz on April 16. This meteoric rise is not merely a speculative play — it is a signal of deep unease in the financial markets.
