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Precious Metal Exceeds R$ 686 Per Gram in Brazil and Attracts Investors Amid Global Uncertainty.
The gold continues to appreciate strongly and has already accumulated a 40% increase in 2025, placing it on track to register the largest annual gain since 1979. This movement reinforces the perception that the metal is one of the main safe havens amidst geopolitical and economic instability.
According to UOL, the price of 24-carat gold reached R$ 686.09 on this Monday (29), consolidating a trajectory of appreciation that has nearly doubled the asset’s value in the last three years.
The advance has aroused greater interest from investors who seek protection against uncertain scenarios.
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What Explains the Surge in Gold
The appreciation is not a random occurrence. According to UOL, the environment of global instability, exacerbated by volatile trade policies of Donald Trump’s government in the United States, has driven the rush for the precious metal.
Among the determining factors are the weakening of the dollar, sudden changes in tariffs, and the lack of progress in conflicts such as the war in Ukraine.
This context led the international price of gold to reach a historic high of US$ 3,674.78 per troy ounce at the beginning of September.
Experts point out that investors are buying more, betting on new highs, while few are daring to sell in this scenario.
Impressive Numbers
In Brazil, gold has stood out as a property protection alternative. The selling price of the gram is R$ 597.88, while the kilogram of the metal exceeds R$ 686,000.
In the international market, the troy ounce, which is equivalent to 31.1 grams, is traded around R$ 21,300.
This performance places gold at an advantage over other financial assets and enhances its relevance in portfolio diversification, especially during periods of currency volatility and inflationary pressure.
Future Outlook
The expectation is that gold’s appreciation will remain supported by a combination of political and economic factors. For specialists, as long as tensions persist between global powers and doubts about the direction of the American economy prevail, demand for the metal is expected to remain strong.
Still, analysts warn of the typical volatility of safe-haven assets, reminding that profit-taking movements may lead to short-term corrections in prices.
The performance of gold in 2025 shows how the search for security in uncertain times can transform the global investment market.
The historic appreciation opens opportunities but also brings risks that require caution and careful analysis.
And you, do you believe that gold will continue to break records or are we close to a correction in the market? Share your view in the comments and join the debate.
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