What's Behind Gold's Record Rally

What's Behind Gold's Record Rally

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The price of gold reached a record high last week. That’s surprising, because normally the price of gold goes down when interest rates go higher. Today on the show, we try to figure out what’s driving gold’s rise. Also, we go long Larry Fink and short the jobs report. 

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What You Need to Know About Gold
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The price of gold tends to do well in times of elevated uncertainty about economies and financial systems—something the world has seen a lot of in the past few years. Yet each time the precious metal rallies above $2,000 an ounce, it quickly falls back below that threshold.Why is ...  Show more

Why Gold Prices Are Soaring
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Why Gold Prices Are Soaring As gold prices soar, the demand for fallback money is becoming increasingly evident. With economic uncertainties on the rise, investors are flocking to gold as a safe haven asset. This trend highlights the shifting landscape of finance and what it coul ...  Show more