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In Vatican architecture, gold can be as thin as a sheet suspended in the air and still produce a monumental effect. The technique known as gold leaf transformed domes and walls into surfaces of light, making visible a central idea of Christianity: eternity. Gold leaf is an ultra-thin sheet of pure gold — generally 22 to 24 karats — obtained through a traditional process of progressive hammering until it reaches microscopic thickness. It can measure less than one micron thick. Although a current

In 2025, central banks sent a clear message: gold is no longer an occasional safe haven, it has become a permanent strategic asset. Even with prices at record highs and a slightly slower pace of purchases compared to previous years, the accumulation of gold reserves remained firm. In a complex global environment, gold offers something few assets can guarantee simultaneously: trust, sovereignty, and stability. The annual report from the World Gold Council shows that gold purchases were concentra

What happens to gold when an energy crisis shakes the world? As of February 28, 2026, following the outbreak of war between the United States and Israel against Iran, energy markets once again entered turbulent territory. Military strikes in the region and the risk of supply disruptions pushed oil prices above $100 per barrel, raising concerns among investors and analysts about the potential impact on the global economy.