Gold prices are soaring, defying traditional models. This chapter explores the factors driving this surge, including geopolitical instability, central bank diversification away from the dollar, and increased individual investor demand. The record-high global gold portfolio allocation highlights the significance of this trend.
Gold price models are broken.
China's bullion buying spree and other central banks' diversification away from the dollar.
Increased individual and ETF investments in gold.
Global gold portfolio allocation at a record high of 3.5%.