Gold prices may continue to climb when Trump's trade policy rock market – Country
Markets around the world continue to worry about Donald Trump's trade protectionist trade policy, investors continue to invest in gold, and futures reached record highs on Monday.
Trump's latest round of tariffs was launched on Wednesday, which Trump has always called “Liberation Day.”
Interest in buying gold may rise dramatically during times of uncertainty as anxious investors seek safe havens for their money. Gold prices have been soaring as Trump’s tariffs initiated an international trade war that sparked financial markets and threatened to reignite inflation in households and businesses.
If the trend continues, analysts say gold prices may continue to rise in the coming months. But precious metals are also volatile assets, so they will never promise the future.
This is something to know.
What is the price of gold today?
On Monday, the New York gold medal rose to a record $3,122.80, the standard for measuring precious metals, equivalent to 31 grams. That's about $886, or 40%, higher than a year ago.
According to data company facts, the price of spot gold has risen 19% since the beginning of 2025. In contrast, the stock market has fallen. The benchmark S&P 500 fell 4.5% this year as Blue Chip stock faded.
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Gold futures also hit a record in trading on Monday, at nearly $3,157.40 per ounce.
Why is the price of gold rising?
Many of them boil down to uncertainty. Interest in buying gold often soars when investors feel anxious – in recent months, the economy has been a lot of turmoil.
The worst uncertainty lies in the escalation of Trump's trade war. The president has developed a whip to businesses and consumers among some of the closest traditional allies in the country – economists say they will pay bills at a higher price, thus giving businesses and consumers a whip to businesses and consumers.
Confidence among U.S. households and businesses began to decline early in the year due to concerns about inflation and tariffs. These concerns appear to be just getting worse as U.S. consumer confidence has eroded for months.
Over the past year, analysts also noted that global central banks have strong gold demand due to geopolitical tensions, including wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
Is gold worth investing in?
Advocates of investing in gold investments call it a “safe haven” – think that the commodity can diversify and balance your portfolio and mitigate possible risks. Some people can also comfortably buy tangible things that have the potential to add value over time.
Despite this, experts warn against keeping all eggs in one basket. Not everyone agrees that gold is a good investment. Critics say gold is not always what many say about inflation hedging – and there are more efficient ways to prevent potential capital losses, such as derivative-based investments.
The Commodity Futures Trade Commission has also warned people to be alert about gold investment. The committee said precious metals could be highly volatile and prices rose as demand rose – meaning “when economic anxiety or instability is high, the person who usually makes a profit from precious metals is the seller.”
The committee added that if you do choose to invest in gold, it is important to educate your own safe trading practices and be cautious about potential scams and forgery in the market.
–Matt Ott, a business writer for the Associated Press, contributed to the report.
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