In 2008, the U.S. benchmark gold futures contract rose above $1,000 for the first time ... "Miners have been known to make financially risky investments during boom years, which later impacted ...

From there it’s a matter of deciding whether to make the investment using financial instruments like gold-backed exchange-traded funds or by purchasing it in physical form. Both come with their ...

Gold has surged to start the year with President Trump’s tariffs sparking Wall Street turmoil and fueling predictions for rising inflation and a weaker dollar, both of which make the metal more ...

Global gold demand, including over-the-counter trading, rose by one per cent to a record high in 2024, the World Gold Council said, adding that central banks sped up buying in the fourth quarter.

Think of gold like insurance for your portfolio rather than a growth engine. It pays no dividends or cash flow, so you can only make money when its price rises. But when markets get scary and ...

The more volatile the world gets, the better gold tends to do. That old investing maxim is especially compelling as trade tensions upend the global economy. For investors wanting to batten down ...