Editor’s Note
This article discusses gold’s role as a traditional inflation hedge and explores the factors, including U.S. economic data and geopolitical tensions, that drove its price to record highs in 2025.
Gold remains one of the preferred precious metals for both individuals and businesses to hedge against inflation. In times of economic instability, many investors opt for assets considered safe, such as the dollar or metals. Regarding its value, the price of gold reached historic highs in 2025, driven by falling inflation in the U.S. and the climate of international uncertainty generated by armed conflicts in the Middle East. One of the most common ways to invest in gold is by acquiring it in physical form, either in bars or coins. Therefore, it is essential to be aware of its quotation, which constantly varies.
The value of this precious metal is in constant movement in the financial market, subject to the movements recorded in recent hours. These were the movements recorded for this asset at the last cut, at the time this article was written. The metal is being sold today in Spain at a value of €136.27 per gram. In the last 24 hours, the minimum value recorded for the metal was €134.58 and the maximum was €136.84. This indicates that a kilogram of gold is valued at €136,270.
Investment in precious metals is a considerable option in times of economic uncertainty, as their value shows less volatility than other assets. People can buy gold online or in person with entities that have the required certifications. According to information from Business Insider, this precious metal maintains an intrinsic value that reflects the general cost of living, and its value usually moves in the opposite direction to the stock market; for this reason, its value tends to rise during economic crises. This metal has great durability; it cannot be hacked or erased. Currently, there are two main ways to invest in gold: physically or in gold securities such as stocks, funds, and futures. Physical gold comes in different forms, either in bars or minted gold coins; both vary in size but carry a stamp with purity, origin, and weight to give them authenticity.
During 2025, the price of gold reached new historic highs amid great global uncertainty driven by Donald Trump’s tariffs and the trade war he maintains with China. Trump’s arrival to the presidency of the United States and the rapid implementation of his economic policies caused markets to be on alert due to high volatility. According to Bloomberg reports, the precious metal continues to rise in value due to increased adoption by central banks worldwide. Goldman Sachs, the American investment bank, mentioned in its most recent report that they foresee its value continuing to rise due to a “renewed investor appetite.”
Lina Thomas, a commodities strategist at the banking institution, pointed out in an interview with the economics-specialized media. Currently, gold is considered the safe-haven asset with the highest market capitalization in the world, surpassing stocks of companies like Microsoft, Nvidia, and Apple. In recent months and given the historic movements of bitcoin in the cryptocurrency market, some investors have begun the debate about considering the digital currency as a safe-haven asset.
