Why Is Gold Shining at Record $4,300 With Best Weekly Gain Since 2008?
Gold extended its record-breaking rally, breaching the $4,300 per ounce mark for the first time in history. The metal is now eyeing its best weekly performance since 2008, fueled by a rush toward safe-haven assets amid deepening U.S.–China tensions and growing expectations of a U.S. interest rate cut cycle.
As of early Friday, spot gold was trading at $4,364.79 per ounce, after touching a fresh all-time high of $4,378.69. U.S. December futures reached $4,373.20, both smashing previous records. This powerful rally has pushed gold’s total market capitalization beyond $30 trillion, highlighting the renewed investor appetite for tangible stores of value.
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Analysts note that gold’s 8.7% surge this week represents its strongest gain since September 2008. Year-to-date, the precious metal has soared more than 65%, supported by persistent geopolitical risks, aggressive central bank accumulation, and global de-dollarisation efforts. The rally has been further boosted by robust ETF inflows as investors diversify away from risk assets.
Market experts suggest that gold’s movement mirrors the 2008 crisis pattern when the commodity surged despite financial market uncertainty. With the Federal Reserve signaling readiness for rate adjustments, bullion could continue to attract institutional inflows through the final quarter of 2025.
However, some traders warn of potential volatility once U.S. macroeconomic data stabilizes and inflation moderates. In such a scenario, partial profit-booking could emerge in bullion-heavy portfolios. Yet, with over $30 trillion market capitalization, gold remains the standout asset of 2025.
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Gold’s momentum has also lifted silver and platinum prices, though at a slower pace. Analysts project that any prolonged geopolitical tension could maintain upward bias for precious metals into the next quarter, especially if global bond yields soften further.
Investor Takeaway:
Indian-Share-Tips.com Nifty Expert Gulshan Khera, CFP®, who is also a SEBI Regd Investment Adviser, observes that the 2025 gold rally underscores the shift from speculative equities to hard assets. Investors may continue to see gold as a long-term hedge until central banks stabilize their policy frameworks. Read free expert market analysis at Indian-Share-Tips.com.
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