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The largest reserve in the world was found in the United States, with 8 thousand tons of gold, transforming the global market and solidifying the country's economic power.
A historic gold discovery has put the United States in the spotlight with the discovery of more than 8 tons of the precious metal. What is now considered the world's largest reserve promises to change the dynamics of the precious metals market and reinforce America's economic leadership.
With this discovery, the United States consolidates its position as the global leader in gold reserves, reaffirming a legacy that dates back to the Bretton Woods system. The magnitude of this reserve puts the country in a crucial strategic position, especially in a global economic scenario marked by instability and volatility.
What does this mean for the global market?
Since 2010, central banks have been changing their policies regarding gold, prioritizing the sale of the metal. In 2018, for example, sales increased by 36%, reaching 366 tons. These decisions reflect the need to adapt to global economic changes, especially in the face of the search for liquidity and exchange rate fluctuations.
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Still, the discovery of gold in the United States repositions the precious metal as an indispensable asset. Now more than ever, owning the world’s largest reserve represents a significant economic and strategic advantage.
The competition for gold on the global stage
In addition to the United States, other countries also have large gold reserves, such as Germany and Italy, with more than 3 and 2 tons, respectively. Russia, in turn, has been standing out as one of the largest buyers of gold, acquiring 224 tons in a short period.
This rush for gold is not just a matter of prestige. It is an economic strategy: nations seek to protect their economies in times of global uncertainty. According to the World Gold Council, there was a 42% increase in global demand for the metal in early 2018, reinforcing gold’s role as a safe haven for governments and investors.
Why is this discovery so relevant?
The discovery of gold in the United States is not only a historic milestone, but also a warning about the impact that large reserves can have on global economic strategies. In times of crisis, gold means stability. With more than 8 tons, the United States not only reaffirms its leadership in the global market, but also becomes an example of how robust reserves can sustain an economy even in the most volatile times.
The world's largest reserve, now confirmed, is more than an economic asset: it is a symbol of power in a market that never ceases to surprise.
Believe it or not, weird,
It is indeed very strange??
Are they eight thousand tons of ore or gold extracted from the ore? In any case, if true, it would really be a great discovery... If it were in Brazil, all the ore would be exported and we would be left with the hole in the mine, but in the US this gold will end up increasing the country's reserves, small difference...
Brazil is one of the largest gold deposits in the world, but we have many NGOs, European governments, Brazilian governments, companies that mine the material that comes out of Brazil and miners who send it out of the country. Is this really a country full of scoundrels?