NAIROBI — In a historic moment for global commodities markets, gold prices surged past the $5,000-per-ounce threshold for the first time on Monday, capping an extraordinary rally that has seen the precious metal gain over 3% in just the past few days.
Spot gold reached an intraday high of $5,110.50, marking a psychological and financial milestone that many analysts had predicted would arrive eventually, but few expected this soon. The breakthrough comes as investors worldwide grapple with mounting geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.
A Flight to Tradition
The yellow metal’s ascent reflects a familiar pattern in times of global instability: when confidence wavers, capital flows toward assets with centuries of proven value.
Gold has long served as humanity’s ultimate store of wealth, and today’s rally suggests that ancient wisdom still holds sway in our digital age.
Market observers point to several converging factors driving the surge. Geopolitical flashpoints continue to simmer across multiple continents, while ongoing discussions about trade policy and tariffs have raised questions about currency stability. When the future feels uncertain, gold shines brightest.
Breaking Records, Making History
To put this achievement in perspective, gold was trading below $2,000 per ounce as recently as late 2023. The doubling of prices in little over a year represents one of the most dramatic bull runs in the commodity’s modern trading history.
“We’re witnessing a fundamental repricing of risk,” said Maria Ochieng, a commodities analyst based in Nairobi. “Investors aren’t just buying gold—they’re buying insurance against an increasingly unpredictable world.”
The rally has created ripples far beyond trading floors. Gold mining companies have seen their stock prices climb in tandem, while jewelers and retailers are rapidly adjusting prices to reflect the new reality.
In Kenya and across East Africa, where gold holds both cultural and economic significance, the price surge has sparked renewed interest in both mining operations and investment.
What’s Next?
Some market watchers are already eyeing the $6,000 mark as a potential next target, though others urge caution.
Sharp rallies can reverse just as quickly as they began, and gold’s volatility is legendary.
Yet the underlying drivers of this rally—geopolitical uncertainty, currency concerns, and a search for stable value—show little sign of abating. For now, the world’s oldest form of money is reminding everyone why it has endured for millennia.
As the trading day continues, one thing is clear: the gold rush of 2025 has officially begun, and investors worldwide are paying close attention to every tick of the ticker.
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