The start of the week saw the price of gold increase by over 2% as economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and a weakening dollar continue to fuel the demand for safe-haven assets. The precious metal’s appeal has been amplified by global events that are keeping investors wary of riskier assets.
Gold is often seen as a store of value during periods of instability, a trend that’s been clearly evident these last few weeks. Periods of geopolitical tension, coupled with a low-interest rate environment, have historically been favorable for gold’s performance. As such, this current climate is proving beneficial to the yellow metal’s upward movement.
The value of U.S. gold futures surged 2.5%, reaching $3,397.20 while spot gold saw its price hit $3,372.13 per ounce. This price hike reflects the growing sense of risk aversion among investors, particularly those concerned with the instability in the global economic landscape.
During the same period, the greenback’s value dropped by 0.5%, further increasing the appeal of gold. A weaker dollar makes gold more affordable for holders of foreign currencies, which can spur additional demand. As the dollar weakens, gold tends to perform better as it is priced in dollars and thus becomes cheaper for international buyers.
Meanwhile, United States-China trade tensions continued to escalate, with both economic superpowers locked in a war of words and tariffs. Ukraine’s recent attacks on Russia and the latest developments regarding aluminum and steel tariffs have further added to market unease.
Peter Grant, VP and Senior Metals Strategist at Zanier Metals, noted that these developments were contributing to the rise in gold prices and driving bearish sentiment.
In addition, President Donald Trump reignited tensions with Beijing, accusing the East Asian country of violating an agreement related to the rollback of trade restrictions and tariffs on critical minerals. Soon after this, Scott Bessent the U.S. Secretary of Treasury hinted that a call between President Xi Jinping of China and President Trump might take place in an attempt to resolve the trade deadlock.
These ongoing disputes continue to put more pressure on the global economy and investors are bracing for further uncertainty. The broader economic backdrop, which includes the possibility of future interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank and concerns about America’s debt ceiling, has also added to market volatility.
Other precious metals also registered gains. Spot silver saw its price surge to $34.54 per ounce, marking a 4.7% increase. Palladium rose by 1.8% to reach $988.19 an ounce while platinum hit $1062.10 an ounce, representing a .6% increase.
Favorable market conditions for gold industry players like Aston Bay Holdings Ltd. (TSX.V: BAY) (OTCQB: ATBHF) are continuing to line up. These firms are positioned to deliver on their promise of shareholder value creation.
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