Opinion: Gold is glittering for good reasons. Here’s why it still fits in your portfolio. - MarketWatch
1. Gold prices have surged over 40% since late 2023 due to economic uncertainty. 2. Private investors seek gold as a hedge against inflation and political instability. 3. Central banks have increased gold reserves since sanctions on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 4. Market uncertainty resembles the COVID-19 pandemic period's economic situation. 5. Trade policy uncertainty is significantly influencing gold price fluctuations.