Global gold prices resumed their upward trend Wednesday, surpassing $4,400 per ounce with gains nearing one percent, driven by investor anticipation of US inflation data and developments regarding the Strait of Hormuz. This international increase contrasts with Morocco’s current economic situation, creating a “gold paradox” expected to deepen in the summer of 2026. The article, published by Hespress, a Moroccan online newspaper, highlights the divergence between global gold performance and local economic stagnation. Investors are closely watching for signals about the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy. The situation suggests a disconnect between international market forces and the Moroccan economy's response to them. Further details surrounding the Moroccan economic outlook are expected as the situation unfolds.