Saturday, 10 October 2026

Gold’s long appeal as a safe haven

In uncertain times investors reach for gold. Is it really a shelter from the storm?

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Gold pays no interest and produces no profits, yet it has been treasured for thousands of years. Its appeal lies in scarcity and in the trust people place in it when other assets wobble.

The bigger picture

That trust can make gold a useful diversifier. But its price can also swing sharply, and it is not a guaranteed hedge against every kind of crisis.

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