Nomi Prins: Why Central Banks Are Choosing Gold

Central banks have been buying gold at the fastest pace in decades—but what does that signal for investors?

At the 2026 Rick Rule Symposium, renowned macro economist and bestselling author Nomi Prins explains why the world's largest financial institutions are steadily increasing their gold reserves, why confidence in traditional reserve assets is changing, and what that could mean for the next phase of the global monetary system.

Prins argues that the story isn't just about inflation or interest rates—it's about a long-term shift in how countries are protecting their reserves. She also discusses the outlook for precious metals, the role of central banks in today's markets, and why investors should pay close attention to what the biggest buyers in the world are doing.