- Gold prices reached an all-time high above $5,100 per ounce on Monday, continuing a strong rally from 2025 fueled by safe-haven demand, geopolitical tensions, and uncertainty over the US administration.
- Gold has surged 64% in 2025, marking the biggest annual gain since 1979, and is up around 18% so far in 2026. U.S. gold futures for February delivery rose above $5,080 per ounce.
- Tensions from U.S. foreign policy, including Greenland threats and Venezuela interventions, along with conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, have pushed investors toward safe-haven assets.
- Market concerns over U.S. dollar stability, potential interest rate cuts, and Trump administration decisions have driven investors to gold.
Gold Prices Hit Record High Above $5,100
