Gold prices rose above $2,600 an ounce on Tuesday, marking one of its strongest annual performances since 2010 with a 26% gain in 2024. The surge has been driven by U.S. monetary easing, ongoing geopolitical tensions and record central bank purchases.
Despite a slight dip following Donald Trump's election victory in November, gold's annual gains have outpaced most other commodities, including a mixed year for base metals and sharp declines in iron ore and lithium. Looking ahead to 2025, investors are weighing the impact of U.S. monetary policy uncertainty, potential challenges under a Trump presidency and China's push for economic recovery.
Notably, gold's gains come despite a stronger U.S. dollar and higher Treasury yields, which are typically headwinds to its growth.
Source: Trading Economics
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