INCOME TAX3 Sept 2026
The gold trade is dead. Long live gold. | Mint
Gold fell over 25% after a crowded trade reversed. But record US borrowing and falling Treasury demand may push policymakers to tolerate inflation and negative real rates—conditions that favour gold. Central banks bought 288.9 tonnes in the second quarter, 62% more than last year. For investors, gold is trading as alternative to policy-managed money. Watch how US fiscal pressures unfold.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Gold fell more than 25% after a crowded trade reversed, but conditions may now favour it.
- US federal debt has crossed $40 trillion and annual interest costs exceed defence spending.
- Central banks bought 288.9 tonnes of gold in Q2, 62% more than a year earlier.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Review your portfolio's exposure to gold as a hedge against inflation and currency risks, but seek professional advice before acting.
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