I'm not much into conspiracy theories, but ...

An article on survey newspaper yesterday regarding tariffs and trade between us anf the states.
Normally we run a trade deficit meaning we buy more from the states than we sell, but the last quarter that changed.
And why... It appears the states bought a massive amount of gold from us... Then it made this statement ...American imports of gold have soared since the start of the year. The average monthly value in 2022 and 2023 was about $US1.7 billion. In January, it soared to $US30.8 billion."

Gold is normally kept as a hedge when you think the stock market is going to fall over..

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Stephie · 22-25, F

According to the World Gold Council, the influx is unprecedented, as New York vaults are now holding a stockpile of gold that could satisfy US demand for the next four years.

The primary driver behind this sudden surge is the looming tariff, that took effect on March 4, 2025.

In other words, the US is stocking up on gold because it fears that the current US politics will impact their economy so drastically.

Convivial · 26-30, F

@Stephie kind of what I figured as the root cause... Thanks for the further research