Gold is coasting along at 3,237/oz, up 36% in a year 📈 Driven by central bank buying, rate cuts, and Asia’s demand surge. Geopolitical risks keep it a safe haven 🛡️ - Central banks purchased 1,000+ tonnes of gold in 2024, fueling price momentum. - Fed rate cuts and inflation fears amplified gold’s role as a crisis hedge. - India slashed import taxes, boosting Asia’s retail and ETF investment.