Gold prices have surged to record highs in 2025, defying the traditional inverse relationship with interest rates. Typically, gold prices rise when interest rates fall and vice versa. But in 2025, gold has broken through the $3,500 mark, extending its rally even as interest rates remain high, with no cuts from the Fed yet this year. A question on many investors' minds is whether the recent rise in gold prices will continue. Many factors have contributed to this rise, and monitoring these six areas can provide insight into gold’s performance: 1. Weakening U.S. Dollar One of the key factors driving the recent surge in ... (full story)