Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete January 30, 2026 at 04:24 PM

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Gold prices have recently reached record highs due to global political uncertainty, prompting investors to seek safe haven assets. Factors contributing to this rise include concerns over Donald Trump's trade policies and threats, ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and the US seizure of Venezuelan President Maduro's assets. These events have heightened global tensions, weakened confidence in the US dollar, and increased the appeal of gold. Central banks buying gold as a reserve currency, seeking independence from US policy, has also driven up prices. However, gold prices have slightly fallen from their peak, but investors still see it as a refuge.

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Canada 40% Capital Economics 50% Hargreaves Lansdown 50% Russia 50% Hamad Hussain 60% Greenland ×260% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) 60% Gaza 70% Emma Wall ×270% Ukraine ×270% United States ×780% Donald Trump ×490%

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