5 reasons Trump’s second term has been so good for gold: ‘It’s becoming a core asset class,’ CIO says.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 17 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Impact of Trump's Presidency on Gold Prices: President Donald Trump's return to the White House has positively influenced the gold market, with prices reaching a record high of over $3,500 an ounce.
Factors Supporting Future Gold Prices: Five key factors emerging since the start of Trump's second term are expected to continue supporting gold prices in the coming months.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








