Gold priced in US Dollars rose above $2000 per ounce for the first time in August 2020, jumping as the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent global economic crisis drove investors to seek safety in physical bullion. Gold then regained that level, and also set fresh all-time records in Euros, UK Pounds, Japanese Yen and most other major currencies during the Russian invasion of Ukraine starting in late-February 2022.
Gold bullion is traditionally seen as an insurance policy during economic, financial and even social uncertainty. Historical trends show that investing in gold has made a good if imperfect hedge against poor price performance from currencies, shares, bonds and real estate.