NEW YORK (AP) – Markets around the world continue to fall into the fears concerning the protectionist trade policies of President Donald Trump, and investors continue to plow money in gold, with a future with another record on Monday.
Trump’s latest tariff cycle deployed on Wednesday, which Trump called “Liberation Day”.
The interest in the purchase of gold can increase sharply in times of uncertainty, because anxious investors are looking for safe paradise for their money. Gold prices have overturned while Trump’s pricing policies launched an international trade war that has enabled the financial markets and threatened to revive inflation for families and businesses.
If the trends continue, analysts say that Gold prices could continue to climb in the coming months. But precious metals are also volatile assets – so the future is never promised.
Here’s what you need to know.
What is the price of gold today?
On Monday, the return price for New York’s gold spot reached a record of $ 3,122.80 by the Troy ounce – the standard to measure precious metals, which is equivalent to 31 grams. This represents about $ 886, or 40%, higher than a year ago.
The price of gold at the point has increased by 19% since the beginning of 2025, according to the data firm. On the other hand, the stock market has dropped. Benchmark S&P 500 is down 4.5% this year because even Blue Chip’s shares have faded.
Gold Futures also reached a negotiation record on Monday, reaching nearly $ 3,157.40 per ounce.
Why does the price of gold increase?
A large part comes down to uncertainty. Interest in buying gold Generally, investors become anxious – and there have been many economic disorders in recent months.
The heaviest uncertainty lies in Trump’s escalation trade war. The new levy announcements and the prices of reprisals of the president and again of some of the traditional allies closest to the country have created a feeling of cervical boost for companies and consumers – which, according to economists
Confidence began to start at the start of the year For households and American companies due to fears of inflation and prices. These concerns seem to worsen only, because the confidence of American consumers has been upset for several months.
In the past year, analysts also indicated a strong gold demand central banks Around the world in the middle geopolitical tensionincluding wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
Does gold are worth the investment?
The defenders of investment in gold call it a “refuge” – argue that the goods can be used to diversify and balance your investment portfolio, as well as to attenuate the possible risks on the road. Some also comfort themselves to buy something tangible that has the potential to increase value over time.
However, experts warn against putting all your eggs in a single basket. And not everyone agrees on gold is a good investment. Critics say that gold is not always the coverage of inflation, many of which say that it is – and that there are more effective means of protecting against the potential loss of capital, such as derivative investments.
The Futures Trade Commission commodity has also warned people to be wary of investing in gold. Precious metals can be very volatilesaid the Commission, and prices increase as demand increases – which means “when anxiety or economic instability is high, people who generally benefit from precious metals are the sellers”.
If you choose to invest in gold, adds the Commission, it is important to inform yourself about safe negotiation practices and to be careful of scams and potential counterfeits on the market.
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The commercial writer AP Matt Ott contributed to this report.
