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New reserve with 8 thousand tons of gold surpasses stocks of giants such as Germany and Italy, and could redefine the global market and the geopolitics of gold reserves!
Gold, which has always been a safe haven in turbulent times, is now entering a new chapter that could change the course of the global economy. But what does this golden mountain mean for global markets? Who stands to gain and who stands to lose?
Gold and its importance in the economic game
Let's face it: gold never goes out of fashion. Since ancient times, he is synonymous with wealth and power. Entire countries have based their economies on it, and central banks treat it as a kind of insurance against crises.
Now, with a new giant reserve appearing on the radar, the market could be shaken. Will more supply mean lower prices? Or will whoever controls this reserve have even greater power in the global economic scenario?
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A turn of events: from hoarders to sellers
Interestingly, since 2010, many countries that previously only hoarded gold have started selling it. And it was no small feat: in 2018 alone, central banks sold 366 tons of gold, an increase of 36% compared to previous years.
The strategy? Diversify reserves and hold more liquid assets, such as dollars and bonds. But now, with this absurd discovery, will countries rethink this strategy and go back to accumulating gold as before?
The impact of this discovery on world reserves
Let's put this discovery into perspective: today, the United States leads the ranking of global reserves, with just over 8 thousand tons. In other words, this new reserve could double the amount of gold available on the planet!
According to O Antagonista, in addition to the USA, Germany, Italy and France are other giants, each with more than 2 thousand tons. Russia, which had been accumulating 224 tons recently, can change your approach depending on what happens with this new reservation.
Now, the question remains: who will get their hands on this gold? If it is a strategic country, the game could change. If it is distributed in a controlled manner, the market could adjust. But if it is released all at once… then yes, we could see an earthquake in gold prices.
And now, what to expect from the gold market?
One thing is certain: the impact of this discovery will not be small. Depending on how this gold turns out, extracted and placed on the market, The value of the metal may fall if supply increases rapidly. But if control is tight, it may become even more valuable.
Central banks will have to decide whether to stockpile gold again or continue investing in more liquid assets. And what about investors? Well, they are certainly keeping an eye on this story.
At the end of the day, gold continues to shine and now, with a discovery like this, the world could be about to witness a new golden age… or a revolution in the financial markets.
