The yellow metal’s value rose by over a third in the past year, as volatile markets and a sliding dollar highlight the oldest safe haven. On this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate the degree to which investors may be seeking a hedge against the whims of states.
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Sep 17
High oil prices will ooze into the economy
Brent crude is soaring above $100 a barrel, but countries and companies look surprisingly resilient. In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists debate whether the calm can hold, if pipeline workarounds will work and why this particular shock may be different. Breakingvie ... Show More
21m 2s
Apr 2025
Gold shines brighter as Liberation Day looms
<p>European markets dropped yesterday but US stocks rebounded and the S&P 500 index closed up 0.6%, although this wasn’t enough to stop the benchmark index from posting its worst month in two years. Gold hit a fresh all-time high, up 1.2%, as investors sought safety amid conc ... Show More
11m 23s
Oct 2024
US Markets Wrap: Gold surges to record high near US$2,700 amid high US yields, good US data
Sevasti Balafas, CEO of GoalVest shares her insights on the latest surge in gold prices, boosted by uncertainty surrounding US elections. She also weighs in on the optimism playing out in the markets, and whether utilities is a space to actively look at right now as Microsoft, Am ... Show More
9m 31s
Mar 2022
Is gold the safest place to invest?
Investors traditionally turn to gold as a ‘haven investment’ during volatile times so it will come as no surprise that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as rising global inflation, have caused a jump in its price. But there are many ways to invest in gold and in this episode, ... Show More
25m 34s
Jun 2020
Gold flies to new highs, RBNZ talks kiwi down
Send us Fan MailDollar retreats after encouraging PMIs turbocharge euro. Gold capitalizes on weaker dollar, reaches heights last seen in 2012. Stocks inch higher led by tech, despite US virus spike and rising bankruptcies. RBNZ expresses discomfort with exchange rate, kiwi oblige ... Show More
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