What Current Gold Price Surge Says About Global Stability
The price of gold has hit new highs in the last couple of months, having doubled since 2019 as inflation continues to increase around the globe. Up until recently, the price of the precious metal was mainly influenced by the appeal and luster of the metal for jewelry. This is still the biggest source of annual demand for gold, with citizens of India and China dominating jewelry markets globally by making up over half the trade. These markets are closely followed by the Middle Eastern and Asian markets, where the demand for higher-carat gold is higher. With the metal going…