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Gold outpaces traditional safe havens as investors seek stability
Gold prices have surged 30% so far in 2025, outperforming long-established safe havens like the Japanese yen, Swiss franc, and US Treasurys. The rally reflects mounting investor anxiety over rising global debt, unpredictable fiscal policies, and deepening geopolitical tensions, especially in the Middle East. Unlike government-issued assets, gold is valued for being outside the control of any single country. It carries no counterparty risk and isn’t tied to political decisions, making it particularly attractive in times of economic or strategic uncertainty. That independence has become more important as confidence ... (full story)