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Gold prices soared to an all-time high of $3,500 an ounce on Tuesday, as escalating political tensions and economic uncertainty triggered a surge in demand for the safe haven asset.
The precious metal briefly peaked at $3,500.10 before easing slightly to $3,467.87 per ounce, maintaining strong gains in a market roiled by global instability and investor anxiety.
The latest rally comes amid growing fears of a U.S. recession, a weakening dollar, and continued stock market volatility. Investors have increasingly turned to gold as a hedge, pushing its value up by more than 30 percent since the beginning of the year.
Driving the latest spike are renewed concerns over President Donald Trump’s combative trade policies and his sharp criticism of the U.S. Federal Reserve. Trump‘s imposition of additional tariffs on China has reignited trade war fears, further denting market confidence.
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On Monday, the president intensified tensions by publicly calling Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell a “major loser” for not lowering interest rates, prompting speculation about potential interference in central bank independence.
“These attacks have raised concerns about the independence of monetary policy, pushing investors toward gold as a store of value in uncertain times,” said Rania Gule, senior market analyst at XS.com.
The combination of political instability and economic concern continues to fuel investor flight from traditional assets, suggesting that gold may remain in high demand for the foreseeable future.