Why Central Banks Are Favoring Gold Over Treasurys — Implications for Your 401(k)
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 04 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
U.S. Dollar Performance: The U.S. dollar is down about 10% in 2025, marking its worst performance since the end of the gold standard under Richard Nixon.
China-Russia Trade Relations: China and Russia conducted $245 billion in trade in 2024 using their new "China Track" payment system, settling 95% of transactions in yuan and rubles, indicating a significant shift away from the U.S. dollar.
Analyst Views on EURUSD
Wall Street analysts forecast EURUSD stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for EURUSD is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
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.
