Gold Sees Its Strongest Performance Since 1978—What’s Fueling the Ongoing Surge?

Gold Price Surge: Gold prices have reached record highs above $3,500 per ounce in September 2025, marking a 37% increase year-to-date, driven by economic risks and a crisis of trust in U.S. institutions.

Investor Behavior and Central Bank Actions: Retail and institutional investors are flocking to gold as a safe haven amid political volatility and economic uncertainty, while central banks, particularly in emerging markets, are significantly increasing their gold reserves to diversify away from the U.S. dollar.