Gold Soars to Record $3,235 as Dollar Declines and Trade Tensions Escalate

Investors are flocking to gold as US-China tariff increases and a weakened dollar shake global markets, further fueling expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Gold prices reached a historic high of $3,235 per ounce on April 11, 2025, marking a 23% increase this year as investors seek safe-haven assets.
The US dollar has fallen to a three-year low, losing 8% of its value in 2025, driven by market uncertainty and concerns over its role as the global reserve currency.
US-China trade tensions escalated with President Trump raising tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%, prompting China to retaliate with 125% levies on American imports.
Investors are shifting away from traditional safe-haven assets like US Treasuries, with bond yields rising and confidence in US financial stability waning.
Analysts predict further gains for gold, with price targets as high as $3,500, as central banks and investors increase their holdings in response to economic instability.