"Gold has traditionally been a "safe-haven" asset-a resource people turn to when there is volatility or uncertainty in the markets or the world. And 2026 has kicked off with a high level of geopolitical volatility and uncertainty thanks to America's attack on Venezuela over the weekend to forcibly extradite its president, Nicolás Maduro. The U.S government has indicted Maduro on a number of charges, including drug trafficking."
"The foreign intervention from the United States has left governments around the world uncertain about America's next steps under President Trump's leadership. The forcible extradition of a sitting head of state-and apparent threats to use force against more countries-have many wondering if America may be on the cusp of a new doctrine that prioritizes military might over international rules-based norms."
Gold reached $4,497.20 per ounce, gaining 1% for the day and roughly $45.70 per ounce. The price stands near the all-time high of $4,549.74 reached on December 26. Year-to-date gold has risen about 2.8%. Gold climbed 64% in 2025, the largest annual gain since 1979. The metal is drawing safe-haven demand amid heightened geopolitical volatility after the United States' weekend attack on Venezuela to forcibly extradite President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro faces multiple indictments, including drug trafficking. Uncertainty about U.S. foreign-policy direction under President Trump has driven investors toward relatively safer assets such as gold.
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