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Why Is the Gold Price Rising? Reasons Gold Goes Up and Down
In 2026, almost everyone asked, "Why is gold going up?" In just a few years, the gold rally has taken gold prices from $1,500 to $5,000 per ounce. Naturally, everyone wonders why gold is so expensive. In short, the rise in the gold price is driven by global economic forces. After the COVID pandemic, almost all countries faced economic uncertainty and rising inflation. Gold has always been considered a reliable inflation hedge. Each year, gold purchases continued to grow. Gold is a globally recognized store of value that remains in demand under all market conditions. Since ancient times, gold has been exchanged ... (full story)