Why Gold Prices are Notching New Records
Last week saw the price of gold hit a new high as uncertainty about the upcoming presidential elections in the U.S. and conflict in the Middle East prompted investors to seek out safe haven assets. Experts believe that an image of global instability often prompts investors to buy more gold in a bid to safeguard their finances. A senior market analyst at Kitco Metals, Jim Wyckoff, explains that the lack of consensus among the public or the market on which candidate will win the election is causing uncertainty, which often triggers demand for gold as a safe haven asset. This…