Why Is Gold Still a Safe Haven? Switzerland’s Biggest Refiner Just Answered.

Valcambi’s incoming CEO processed 1,000 tonnes of gold last year for national banks and bullion traders. Here’s the institutional case for why gold remains a strategic safe haven in 2026 — and what central bank behavior reveals about where the global monetary system is heading.
Is Gold Still a Strategic Asset for Your Portfolio?

Gold is 16% off its all-time high but up 42% year-over-year. The 60/40 portfolio is broken, central banks bought 863 tonnes in 2025, and Goldman Sachs targets $5,400. The strategic case hasn’t weakened — it’s grown stronger.
