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The ongoing Russia–Ukraine conflict and war in Gaza have fueled investor anxiety, pushing capital into safer assets like gold.
US government shutdown.
The prolonged federal shutdown has heightened fears over economic stability, making gold a more attractive hedge against potential fiscal fallout.
Weakening Japanese yen.
With Japan’s yen losing its safe-haven appeal following political shifts — including Sanae Takaichi’s election as Japan’s first female prime minister — investors have turned to gold as an alternative.
“The weakening yen due to Japan’s LDP election gave investors one less safe-haven option, and gold benefited,” said Tim Waterer, Chief Market Analyst at KCM Trade, via Reuters.
Central Banks and ETFs Drive Gold Demand
While uncertainty plays a role, analysts say the real fuel behind the rally is the resurgent demand for gold-backed ETFs (exchange-traded funds) and massive central bank purchases.
According to Deutsche Bank, strong ETF inflows mean that “two powerful buyers — central banks and ETF investors — are driving gold prices higher.”
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) reports that hedge funds now hold a record $73 billion (around Rp1,215 trillion) in gold positions, signaling unprecedented institutional confidence.
Bitcoin’s Record-Breaking Rally
Bitcoin’s surge to $125,000 is driven by a mix of political, institutional, and macroeconomic factors.
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