Gold holds near three-month high as debasement trade returns

Gold prices reached a near three-month high due to the US Treasury's intervention in the bond market, reigniting concerns about the weakening US dollar and prompting investors to seek alternatives. The metal surged by over 0.5% to surpass US$4,620 an ounce, marking its third consecutive weekly increase. This bullion rally intensified the "debasement" narrative, which contributed to gold's substantial 65% rally in 2025.

The Treasury's surprise increase in long-dated government debt buybacks weakened yields and the dollar, making other investments more appealing. Even after the announcement, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed readiness to expand buybacks of more expensive debt and hinted at an upcoming fiscal initiative to tackle record borrowing costs.

High-profile investor Ray Dalio, in a LinkedIn post, advised reducing bond allocations and allocating up to 15% of assets to gold to hedge against potential US debt crises. Gold traded at US$4,619.17 an ounce in Singapore, up 0.4% from the previous day, while silver and platinum also saw gains.