The traditional view of gold prices are beginning to shift

The traditional view that gold prices peak at times of geopolitical tension and economic uncertainty are beginning to shift.

Analysts suggest gold has broken free from its traditional correlations with real interest rates and the U.S. dollar, signaling a potential change in investor perceptions. Despite a decrease in demand from China, gold prices continue to rise globally, hitting nominal records in recent years. The inflation-adjusted record high from 1980 now seems more attainable.

Many analysts think gold has broken free from its traditional correlations with real interest rates and the U.S. dollar, suggesting a fundamental shift in how investors perceive this ancient store of value. Or could it be that we have misunderstood what was previously behind it.

As researchers continue to decipher what's driving up global demand, the price has hit nominal records repeatedly in recent years. There are clearly significant reasons to invest in it. While the inflation-adjusted record high remains the peak that gold hit in 1980, it no longer appears as insurmountable a record as it once did.

From central banks diversifying their reserves to individual investors seeking a safe haven, gold's appeal spans the global financial landscape.