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Why invest in gold? (News 2026, by Christian Merz) - Swiss Press Award

Egon von Greyerz haelt einen Goldbarren in der Hand.
Egon von Greyerz haelt einen Goldbarren in der Hand.
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2026

Why invest in gold?

Christian Merz

While investors fear the American debt mountain and confidence in the dollar is waning, gold is experiencing a surge. Egon von Greyerz is a self-proclaimed gold enthusiast. He sees Swiss high-security vaults as salvation from financial apocalypse. A visit with him to the gold bonded warehouse at Zurich Airport.

Neue Zuercher Zeitung

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2026

Christian Merz

While investors fear the American debt mountain and confidence in the dollar is waning, gold is experiencing a surge. Egon von Greyerz is a self-proclaimed gold enthusiast. He sees Swiss high-security vaults as salvation from financial apocalypse. A visit with him to the gold bonded warehouse at Zurich Airport.

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