87% Dollar Devaluation Since 1971: Why Central Banks Keep Buying Gold

Since the Nixon Shock in 1971, the U.S. dollar has lost roughly 87% of its purchasing power, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI data. Meanwhile, central banks have been net buyers of gold for 16 consecutive years. Here’s what the data shows — and what individual investors can learn from it.
How to Buy Gold: A Beginner’s Guide for Investors

Wondering how to buy gold in today’s volatile market? Gold and silver are climbing again as inflation, war-driven supply shocks, and economic uncertainty push investors toward precious metals for protection.
