Gold reached a record above $3,551 per ounce, marking a milestone after surpassing $3,000 in March and rising more than $500 since then. Year-to-date gains exceed 36% and annual gains exceed 42%, reflecting strong investor demand. Safe-haven buying has increased as investors move away from volatile stocks during economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Rising tariffs and global tensions since early 2025 have heightened risk perceptions and boosted demand for gold. Intensified political pressure on the Federal Reserve and debate over interest-rate policy have added to market uncertainty and supported further inflows into the precious metal.
The price of one ounce of gold hit an all-time high on Tuesday. One ounce of the precious metal passed $3,551 this morning, a new record. Gold's rise post Labor Day is just the latest bit of good news for investors in the precious metal this year. Since the beginning of 2025, gold's value has increased by more than 36%. Over the past year, gold has surged more than 42%.
The first is that gold is often regarded as a safe-haven asset during times of economic uncertainty. There's a good chance that when stock markets are falling, gold is rising. That's because investors seek safe-haven assets that are less volatile than stocks. 2025 has been marked by uncertainty. Since President Trump took office for the second time in January and unleashed his tariffs upon the world in the Spring, geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty have spread across the globe, worrying investors.
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