Goldman Sachs suggests that gold could reach $5,000 per ounce if President Trump’s interference with the Federal Reserve leads to diminished confidence in U.S. markets. Political pressure on the Fed might affect trust in bonds, equities, and the dollar, pushing individuals towards safe-haven assets like gold. Currently, gold is trading around $3,545, close to historic peaks. Samantha Dart from Goldman Sachs noted that compromised Fed independence could result in higher inflation, diminished stock values, and a weakening of the dollar’s global status, while gold remains a reliable store of value independent of ... (full story)