Gold — not the dollar or Treasurys — is the new ‘risk-free’ asset as Israel-Iran conflict rattles investors - MarketWatch

1. Gold prices hit record highs due to escalating geopolitical tensions. 2. DXY showed a slight increase but remains 9.5% lower this year. 3. Investors now see gold as a risk-free asset over U.S. Treasuries. 4. U.S. debt concerns are rising, impacting investor confidence. 5. Interest payments on national debt are over $1 trillion annually.