The oldest and most traditional of assets, gold, is now a vehicle of central bank revolt against the dollar
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Often in the past both the dollar and gold have been seen as havens, but now gold is seen as much safer.
Today commentators overwhelmingly agree that a weakening US dollar cannot possibly lose its status as the world’s dominant currency because there is “no alternative” on the visible horizon. Perhaps, but don’t tell that to the many countries racing to find an alternative, and such complacency will only accelerate their search.
The prime example right now is gold, up 20 per cent in six months. Surging demand is not led by the usual suspects — investors large and small, seeking a hedge against…