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Political Pressure on Fed Sparks Global Gold Rush

2/22/2026

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Gregory Peters of PGIM says political pressure on the U.S. Federal Reserve is causing global financial repercussions.
He calls this pressure a self-inflicted shock that undermines confidence and does not lower borrowing costs.
As a result, central banks are increasing gold holdings, now nearly 30% of global reserves.
Gold offers safety but lacks liquidity benefits of reserve currencies, potentially reducing financial-system flexibility and increasing vulnerability for emerging markets.

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Gregory Peters of PGIM says political pressure on the U.S. Federal Reserve is causing global financial repercussions.
He calls this pressure a self-inflicted shock that undermines confidence and does not lower borrowing costs.
As a result, central banks are increasing gold holdings, now nearly 30% of global reserves.
Gold offers safety but lacks liquidity benefits of reserve currencies, potentially reducing financial-system flexibility and increasing vulnerability for emerging markets.