The international geopolitical context and the fear of a trade war between the big economies of the world can explain this new record.
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The rush on a background of tensions. Gold has crossed the $ 3,000 level for the first time on Friday, March 14, a historic record. This refuge value is more popular than ever in the face of geopolitical fears and the spectrum of a trade war, after the threat of American president Donald Trump to surcharge imports of European alcoholic products. On Thursday, the Once d’Or had already exceeded his former record, which dated from the end of February.
For investors, the current economic context is far from reassuring, in particular because of the increase in customs duties decreed in recent days by Donald Trump, who have caused strong reactions on the international scene. After steel and aluminum, The White House tenant threatened to tax European wine and champagne to 200%. According to the figures From the Global Gold Council, one of the last sensitive increases in the golden price dates back to the beginning of 2020, to the breakup of the world pandemic of COVID-19.
