Gold Up 40% in a Year. The Moody’s Downgrade Explains Why.

One year ago, Moody’s completed a 15-year process — stripping the US of its last AAA credit rating. Gold closed at $3,237 that day. It trades above $4,550 today. Here’s what happened, why it happened, and what it means for the year ahead.
How Government Debt Affects Gold and Silver

As government debt reaches record levels, gold and silver are emerging as critical hedges against inflation, currency devaluation, and declining confidence in sovereign financial systems. This article breaks down the key mechanisms linking national debt to precious metals prices, explores a decade of historical performance data, and provides actionable portfolio allocation strategies for investors looking to protect their wealth in an era of fiscal excess.
