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title: "The ratio of U.S. gold reserves to federal debt has fallen to a historic low of 3%."
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/279232402.md"
description: "The Kobeissi Letter reports that the ratio of U.S. gold reserves to federal debt has dropped to a historic low of 3%. Despite holding the largest gold reserve of 8,133.5 metric tons, this ratio is significantly lower than the 18% recorded in 1980. To return to that level, gold prices would need to increase by 400% to $26,000 per ounce. In the 1940s, gold reserves accounted for over 50% of federal debt, requiring a 1340% rise in gold prices to about $75,000 per ounce to match that level."
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# The ratio of U.S. gold reserves to federal debt has fallen to a historic low of 3%.

The Kobeissi Letter, in an article published on the X platform, stated that the ratio of US gold reserves to government debt is at a historical low. Currently, gold reserves account for only 3% of US federal debt, one of the lowest levels on record. Despite the US holding 8,133.5 metric tons of gold, the world's largest reserve, and gold prices rising to historical highs, this ratio remains low. In comparison, the ratio was approximately 18% in 1980, six times higher than it is now. To reach the 1980 reserve level, gold prices would need to rise by 400%, reaching $26,000 per ounce. In the 1940s, gold reserves accounted for over 50% of federal debt. To match that level, gold prices would need to rise by 1340%, reaching approximately $75,000 per ounce. The gold reserve data highlights the growth of US debt.

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