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Revaluing US gold reserves comes with pros and cons

Fort Knox's undervalued bullion could help the nation with its debt if it is given a more up-to-date price tag, some say. Others think it could lead to a global monetary realignment.

Toufic Chanbour 07 November 2025
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Central banks turn back to gold as uncertainty mounts

For the first time in nearly three decades, central banks’ combined gold reserves now exceed their US Treasury holdings—a symbolic shift reflecting diversification away from dollar assets.After the…

Al Majalla - London 28 October 2025
Ewan White

Why some Germans want to repatriate their gold from the US

Where one's gold sits is not just a matter of security, prestige, or practicality; it is a matter of trust and confidence, both of which seem to be in short supply as a result of Donald Trump's polici

Toufic Chanbour 04 July 2025

Gold heads east as Russia, China, and India seek its safety

With escalating geopolitical tensions, increased sanctions, and discussions around de-dollarisation, interest in gold is rising.Central banks, particularly those of Russia and China, have bought gold…

Al Majalla - London 27 August 2024
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The gleaming of gold in global markets suggests volatility ahead

A safe haven in turbulent times, there are deeper reasons why gold still shines, including a possible role in finding a dollar alternative, but drawing lessons from the past is increasingly difficult.

Toufic Chanbour 29 May 2024
Diana Estefanía Rubio

Global gold production on the rise

Global production of gold reached approximately 3,000 metric tonnes in 2023. China, Australia, Russia, Canada, and the United States were, respectively, the largest producers of gold in the world…

Al Majalla - London 07 May 2024
The country's 'safe-haven' reserves were looted in 2011 when tonnes went missing just before Gaddafi was ousted. Now, after a big purchase last year, there are worries for its security. Ewan White

Libya’s gold reserves hit new high amid political infighting

The country's 'safe-haven' reserves were looted in 2011 when tonnes went missing just before Gaddafi was ousted. Now, after a big purchase last year, there are worries for its security.

Kawthar Zantour 19 April 2024
The battle with the greenback for global supremacy will be long – even with the fight underway, rivals are not ready to replace it. Nicola Ferrarese

Don’t expect currency wars to dethrone the dollar yet

The US currency has faced rivals before. Its reserve currency status looks safe while rivals like China's renminbi and the euro are without key advantages underpinning its international appeal.

Toufic Chanbour 28 May 2023
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The UN is dead: Chemillier-Gendreau on the collapse of international law

13 January 2026

In an interview with Al Majalla, the prominent French jurist discusses Israeli and Western duplicity, their violation of international law, and why Israel bears the cost of Gaza's reconstruction

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Iran's regime may not be falling, but it is fading

16 January 2026

Tehran's elite have few friends, but regional states fear the consequences of a disorderly transition. If Iran's 92 million people turn on one another, it could cause millions to flee abroad.

Omer Onhon
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Trump's retreat from multilateralism throws up a host of challenges

14 January 2026

Going forward, the international community needs to reduce dependence on the US without upsetting the world's largest military and economic power. It will be a shaky tightrope to walk.

Ramzy Ezzeldin Ramzy
Yasser Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund, delivers a speech during the third edition of the Future Investment Initiative, in Riyadh on 28 October 2025. AFP
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Saudi Arabia loosens restrictions on foreign investors

12 January 2026

Scrapping foreign ownership caps and qualifying criteria will bring in more capital, with markets reacting positively to the latest reforms that build towards a more open country

Sharif Mohammad
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The Donroe Doctrine and the new hemispheric order

12 January 2026

Pressure builds on Venezuela after Trump appoints himself 'acting president'. With Colombia, Mexico and Cuba seemingly also in the line of fire, they will be closely watching what happens in Caracas.

Stefanie Butendieck Hijerra

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