Investing Haven: How Shifting Debt Levels Are Driving Gold and Silver Prices
Article by Investing Haven
Global debt has surged to record levels, topping $324 trillion in Q1 2025, a $7.5 trillion jump in just three months.
As governments borrow more, investors increasingly turn toward hard assets. This rising global debt is shifting investor behavior toward precious metals like gold and silver.
Debt Loads Fuel Precious‑Metal Demand
Public debt is now nearing 100% of global GDP, with 80% of countries experiencing rising debt-to-GDP ratios.
In the U.S. alone, national debt exceeds $36 trillion, and China’s .....