Gold Hits 30-Year High, Shakes Global Markets


2026/04/12 02:29:30 IST

Dollar had dominance

    There was a time when the economic strength of the entire world rested on US dollars and Treasuries.

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History made after 30 years

    Now for the first time, gold has overtaken US bonds in the reserves of central banks.

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What do the figures say?

    Gold share ~24% and US Treasuries fell ~21%.

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How was the balance before?

    US Treasuries ~33% from 2000–2015. Gold only around ~9%

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The trend changed gradually

    Dollar bonds decreased after 2016. Demand for gold increased continuously

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Boom after 2022

    Central banks bought gold on a large scale. Gold becomes top reserve asset.

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Is the dollar over?

    The dollar is still strong, but gold has now become a big challenge

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