Gold is regaining prominence as global markets face geopolitical tensions, rising debt and de-dollarisation trends. Central bank buying, structural shifts in the financial system and weakening confidence in fiat currencies are driving demand. Despite short-term volatility, gold’s long-term outlook remains strong amid a transition towards a multipolar global economic order.
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August 6, 2026