Gold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president | KSL.com Skip to content NewsUtahFeaturesU.S.WorldVoces de UtahIdahoTrafficVideoSportsUtah JazzUtah MammothBYU CougarsUtah UtesBig 12 HotlineUtah State AggiesWeber State WildcatsReal Salt Lake/RoyalsNationalPick'emBeyond the GameHigh SchoolStats & ScoresNewEventsBeyond SeriesBeyond the GameBeyond BusinessBrandviewMinky CoutureSalt Lake ChamberRetirement PlanningRC WilleyU of U HealthIntermountain HealthUtah Real EstateTV/RadioWatch LiveListen LiveObituariesCreate Life StoryMy Life StoriesVORTEXMicroCastCurrent ConditionsCamerasPhoto ContestWeather AlertsOutdoor Weather PlannerAir QualitySnowpackSki ReportMarketplaceClassifiedsMy ListingsFavoritesSaved SearchesMessagesAdd ListingResourcesSupportCarsMy ListingsFavoritesSaved SearchesMessagesAdd ListingResourcesSupportHomesMy ListingsFavoritesSaved SearchesMessagesAdd ListingSupportJobsMy ListingsFavoritesSaved SearchesAdd ListingResourcesSupportServicesMy ListingsList a BusinessSupport Sign InOr Create an Account Support UtahFeaturesCountiesIdahoU.S.WorldHome Gold futures traded in New York have surged 71% in 2023, marking their best year since 1979. Central banks, led by China, are increasing gold holdings to reduce reliance on U.S. assets. Precious metals like silver and platinum also rose significantly, reflecting geopolitical and economic uncertainties. Gold futures traded in New York have soared almost 71% this year, on pace for their best annual gain in 46 years. The last time gold had such a strong year, Jimmy Carter was president, a crisis was unfolding in the Middle East, inflation was soaring and the United States was in the midst of an energy crisis.
Published: December 26, 2025 3:06 pm
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