Intense Volatility Across Financial Markets

Apr 13, 2025
By Laurent MAUREL
Reading time: 11 mins.

Another week marked by intense volatility across financial markets. Trade tensions, geopolitical flare-ups, and a collapse in the bond market — each day brought its share of news, turning global exchanges into a true roller coaster.

But beyond the noise, one thing is clear: gold has once again emerged as the big winner amid the turmoil. The metal ended the week with a double record close — both on a daily and weekly basis.

An Especially Brutal Week for Markets

Apr 6, 2025
By Laurent MAUREL
Reading time: 8 mins.

The primary trigger behind this correction was the announcement of sweeping new tariffs by Donald Trump.

On April 2, 2025, the former U.S. president announced a broad new round of import tariffs targeting both the European Union and several key Asian economies. This marks a sharp escalation in U.S. trade policy, with far-reaching consequences for inflation, consumer spending, and global macroeconomic stability.

Is Cryptocurrency the Green Gold?

Sep 9, 2024
By Gaia Research Team
Reading time: 5 mins.

Gold has been a cornerstone of wealth preservation and investment for centuries, valued for its rarity, stability, and intrinsic value. However, the rise of cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, has sparked debates about whether gold’s dominance as a safe-haven asset is under threat among investors as there has been an increased level of investors using cryptocurrencies especially bitcoin…

The Golden Horizon: Demand, Supply, and Future Price Trends

Sep 3, 2024
By Gaia Research Team
Reading time: 8 mins.

As the global economy navigates through uncertainty and fluctuating financial markets, gold remains a pivotal asset for investors, central banks, and industries alike. The ongoing hype around gold has sparked renewed interest in understanding the dynamics of its demand and supply, identifying key buyers, and predicting where its price may head in the future.