Gold and silver prices are surging due to safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, with gold reaching a record $2,758.49. Demand for gold is also spurred by inflation concerns, as seen in retail sales at Costco. Investors are diversifying portfolios, increasing the appeal of precious metals as a hedge.
1. Gold’s new high signals global central banks are likely accumulating the precious metal to diversify away from the dollar, as persistently large fiscal deficits threaten to erode its real value and lead to more inflation. Gold’s move has been broad as well as pronounced with the precious metal making 50-year highs versus three-quarters of…
Investors are seeking out buying opportunities from temporary price dips to add more physical precious metals into their portfolios.
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