One of the most important structural shifts underway is the steady return of gold as a core global reserve asset. After decades of heavy U.S. dollar dominance, central banks are now reversing course, increasing their gold holdings at a rapid pace. The share of gold in global reserves is climbing back toward historical norms—levels that once ranged from roughly 40% to as high as 70% during prior monetary regimes. This shift is closely tied to de-dollarization, the global trend of reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar in trade, finance, and central bank reserves. For many nations, gold represents a strategic ... (full story)