As gold nears $3,000, here’s how its surge compares to bitcoin and the stock market - MarketWatch

1. Gold nearing $3,000 shows strong performance amid geopolitical uncertainty. 2. Central banks increasingly buying gold, marking a 15-year buying spree. 3. Gold futures up over 11% YTD, while S&P 500 climbs only 3%. 4. Investors focused on tech and crypto, neglecting gold's recovery narrative. 5. Economic fear may push gold's price as global anxieties grow.