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Germany Repatriates €113 Billion Gold Amid Global Instability

4/6/2025

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Germany is set to repatriate 1,200 tons of gold, worth €113 billion, from the New York Federal Reserve, driven by worries over Donald Trump's trade tariffs and the U.S.'s reliability as an ally. This move reflects a growing need for assurance in gold reserves amid a backdrop of shifting global power and economic instability.

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Germany is set to repatriate 1,200 tons of gold, worth €113 billion, from the New York Federal Reserve, driven by worries over Donald Trump's trade tariffs and the U.S.'s reliability as an ally. This move reflects a growing need for assurance in gold reserves amid a backdrop of shifting global power and economic instability.