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Gold Hits Record High in 2025, but Warren Buffett Remains Skeptical of Its Long-Term Value
In 2025, gold soared to new historical highs as both individual investors and central banks rushed to hedge against inflation, economic instability, and concerns over central bank independence particularly that of the U.S. Federal Reserve. This surge underscores gold’s enduring role as a perceived safe haven, especially during periods of heightened global uncertainty. Although U.S. inflation has cooled from its 2022 peak of 9% to 2.7% as of November 2025, it remains above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Persistent macroeconomic volatility continues to drive demand for gold as a store of value, reinforcing its ... (full story)
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