Gold surpasses $4,500 an ounce for the first time
Gold reached a historic milestone on Wednesday, climbing above 4,500 dollars an ounce for the first time, driven by mounting geopolitical tensions and expectations of future interest rate cuts in the United States.
The precious metal, traditionally seen as a safe-haven asset, rose to a peak of 4,519.78 dollars per ounce (31.1 grams). Since the beginning of 2025, gold prices have surged by more than 70%, reflecting growing investor demand amid global uncertainty.
The rally is part of a broader upward trend across commodity markets. Silver and copper also hit record highs earlier this week, while platinum reached its highest level since May 2008.
Market analysts attribute this strong momentum partly to escalating geopolitical risks between Washington and Caracas, following statements by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro should step aside.
At the same time, investors are increasingly betting on further interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve in 2026, as recent economic data point to a cooling labor market and easing inflationary pressures in the United States. These conditions have strengthened the appeal of non-yielding assets such as gold.
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