Just as central banks are hedging their dollar exposure with gold and foreign assets, individuals and households may want to do the same. As most of you know, I’ve long advocated the 10% Golden ...

Gold soared to new highs on Tuesday as investors look for alternative venues amid a declining US dollar. Getty Images The precious metal has soared nearly 30% since Trump returned to the White House.

Nevertheless, the power that has been conferred on the dollar by its reserve-currency status is diminishing. Central-bank reserves held in physical gold are out of Uncle Sam’s reach.

Gold prices gained more than 2% on Monday, driven by a weaker dollar and safe-haven demand, while the market awaits a policy decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve later in the week.

Gold falls on dollar uptick, profit taking By Sarah Qureshi May 22, 20259:56 AM PDTUpdated May 22, 2025 ...