The strength in precious metals, particularly gold, is being driven by a combination of factors such as central bank buying, private sector demand in the East, US sanctions, the need for countries to reduce reliance on the dollar and treasury market, and the geopolitical division between West and East. Gold is considered a neutral reserve asset, less susceptible to confiscation, and a long-term savings asset. Projected future Fed actions and central banks' potential balance sheet expansions are expected to further support the bullish outlook for gold.