RE:RE:RE:Former ECB head admits it's game over....If those EU countries, Japan, etc. start to weaken, the wealthy there will shift their investments into the USA and USD, The USD is still considered the world's reserve currency due to the strength of both the American economy (as measured by GDP) and their military might. If you want gold to soar, people will have to lose faith in the USD and thus the USA as a safe haven for their money.