It’s gold’s role as a hedge against rising market volatility and geopolitical risk, however, that “most likely explains its remarkable performance” in 2024, the World Gold Council said.

An exhibition celebrating the power and prestige of gold is scheduled to open Feb. 11 at the Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac in Paris. But rather than highlighting the precious metal’s ...

The exhibition also highlights gold substitutes used in the past, such as sea silk made from the filaments secreted by the Pinna nobilis, a type of large saltwater clam; golden spider silk from ...

Gold's numerous industrial applications could have a big impact on the value of your gold investments. Berwin/Getty Images Gold is having a moment. The price of gold has shot up over the past year ...

Gold prices and economic downturns: What investors should know One reason gold prices tend to grow during economic downturns is that "it just needs a place to go," says Daniel Boston, founder of ...

Total assets under management in gold-based exchange-traded funds hit record highs of $271 billion in 2024, according to the World Gold Council. This represented a 26% year-on-year increase and ...

Costco is in the gold business In October 2024, Costco said it had found massive success selling gold bars to its members. In its fourth quarter earnings call, Costco CEO Gary Millerchip said the ...