Gold prices have broken the $3,000 per ounce barrier for the first time, reaching $3,004.86 on Friday – marking the thirteenth record high of 2025. The 14% price increase this year follows a 27% surge in 2024. Analysts attribute this rally to geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns from new tariffs, central bank buying, and investors seeking safe-haven assets amid market volatility and trade tensions with China and Canada following President Trump’s protectionist policies.

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Ray Dalio Says Gold Is Still “The Safest Money”
Ray Dalio warns the world may be drifting toward a “capital war,” where currencies and capital become geopolitical weapons. In that environment, Dalio argues gold still stands apart. Here’s why Ray Dalio says gold remains the safest form of money.




