{"id":21831,"date":"2026-01-12T09:27:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T09:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lotayamedia.xyz\/?page_id=21831"},"modified":"2026-01-12T09:27:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T09:27:22","slug":"will-trump-crash-the-gold-price-in-2025-key-factors-to-watch-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lotayamedia.xyz\/?page_id=21831","title":{"rendered":"Will Trump Crash the Gold Price in 2025? Key Factors to Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"offcanvas\">\n<div class=\"offcanvas-header cs-bg-navbar-dark\">\n<nav class=\"navbar navbar-offcanvas\"><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"offcanvas-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"offcanvas-inner\">\n<div class=\"widget block-5 widget_block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"widget block-6 widget_block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-categories-list wp-block-categories\">\n<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39292\" src=\"https:\/\/news.phuket-times.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/456252167_1908326822926892_7018496103096252099_n-7-1-768x256-2-2-1-3-3.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.phuket-times.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/456252167_1908326822926892_7018496103096252099_n-7-1-768x256-2-2-1-3-3.jpg 768w, https:\/\/news.phuket-times.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/456252167_1908326822926892_7018496103096252099_n-7-1-768x256-2-2-1-3-3-300x100.jpg 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"256\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"page\" class=\"site\">\n<div class=\"site-inner\">\n<div class=\"site-content sidebar-enabled sidebar-right post-sidebar-disabled\">\n<div class=\"cs-container\">\n<div id=\"content\" class=\"main-content\">\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\"><main id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"post-39408\" class=\"entry post-39408 page type-page status-publish\">\n<div class=\"entry-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1881996\" data-uid=\"0ae57\">\n<div id=\"mgw1881996_0ae57\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mgbox\" data-template-type=\"container\">\n<div id=\"6ba98279-ef98-11f0-a7bd-c4cbe1e8d8dc\" class=\"mgline teaser-24321904 type-w\" data-i=\"hiG5amif06rVlMdQvUJzPka7W8nX3XBFp7nqSnV4xyTBVMOdDdboB9K1VrVYuYcACwQAsgax133IVfhWtRGhhrza8Se6YjM3ETzRVu0aJCfzRGRbjwi9aC7k3Tr6_B94\" data-observing-start=\"1768209845883\" data-observing-time=\"1156\" data-showed=\"1\">\n<div class=\"image-with-text\">\n<div class=\"text-elements\">\n<div class=\"text_on_hover\">\n<div class=\"mgtobottom\">\n<div class=\"mcdomain\">\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Gold has been on a historic rally, surging from\u00a0<strong>$1,700 in 2022 to an all-time high of $3,500 in April 2024<\/strong>. But after this meteoric rise, prices have pulled back to\u00a0<strong>$3,300<\/strong>, leaving investors wondering:\u00a0<strong>Could Trump\u2019s policies trigger a gold market crash?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Gold\u2019s Recent Bull Run: What Drove the Surge?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Gold is known for long periods of stagnation followed by sharp spikes. Recent catalysts include:<br \/>\n\u2714\u00a0<strong>Geopolitical tensions<\/strong>\u00a0(Russia-Ukraine war, Middle East conflicts)<br \/>\n\u2714\u00a0<strong>Inflation fears<\/strong>\u00a0(Central banks hiking rates)<br \/>\n\u2714\u00a0<strong>US dollar weakness<\/strong>\u00a0(DXY index below 100)<br \/>\n\u2714\u00a0<strong>Central bank buying<\/strong>\u00a0(Record gold purchases in 2023-24)<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">But now, a new factor is in play:\u00a0<strong>Trump\u2019s trade policies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How Trump\u2019s Tariffs Could Impact Gold Prices<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Trump\u2019s aggressive\u00a0<strong>reciprocal tariffs<\/strong>\u00a0have already contributed to gold\u2019s\u00a0<strong>25% rise in 2024<\/strong>. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Trade war risks<\/strong>\u00a0(US-China tensions disrupt global supply chains)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Economic uncertainty<\/strong>\u00a0(Tariffs could slow growth, boosting gold\u2019s safe-haven appeal)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Dollar volatility<\/strong>\u00a0(Trade wars weaken USD, supporting gold)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">However, recent developments suggest\u00a0<strong>a possible slowdown in trade tensions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>China exempted some US goods from tariffs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Trump softened his stance on Fed rate cuts<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Dollar strengthening (DXY near 100)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">These factors have led to\u00a0<strong>gold\u2019s recent pullback<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Could Trump Actually Crash Gold? 3 Key Risks<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">While gold remains strong, several factors could trigger a deeper correction:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Stronger US Dollar &amp; Rising Yields<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">A rebounding\u00a0<strong>DXY index<\/strong>\u00a0makes gold more expensive for foreign buyers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>US 10-year Treasury yields at 4.5%<\/strong>\u00a0reduce gold\u2019s appeal vs. bonds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>2. Easing Geopolitical Tensions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">If US-China trade talks progress,\u00a0<strong>safe-haven demand may fade<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">A stable global economy could shift investments to\u00a0<strong>stocks over gold<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>3. Fed Rate Cuts Delayed<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Trump wants\u00a0<strong>aggressive rate cuts<\/strong>, but the Fed may resist.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Higher-for-longer rates<\/strong>\u00a0could pressure gold.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Expert Views: Will Gold Keep Rising or Crash?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\u2705\u00a0<strong>Bullish Case<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;Central banks are still buying gold aggressively.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;If tariffs escalate, gold could surge past $4,000.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\u274c\u00a0<strong>Bearish Risks<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;A stronger dollar and stable economy could push gold below $3,000.&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<em>Aksha Kamboj, IBJA<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;Equity market rallies may divert funds from gold.&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<em>Dr. Renisha Chainani, Augmont<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Final Verdict: Should You Buy or Sell Gold?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Gold\u2019s long-term outlook remains strong, but\u00a0<strong>short-term volatility is likely<\/strong>. Key takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>A 5-10% portfolio allocation to gold is still wise.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Watch Trump\u2019s trade policies &amp; Fed decisions closely.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Any dip below $3,200 could be a buying opportunity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Will Trump Crash Gold?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">For now,\u00a0<strong>the odds are low<\/strong>\u2014but surprises are always possible. 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