Originally published on August 30, 2019
By Scott Bauer
At a Glance
- China-U.S. Trade War, Hong Kong unrest and Fed policy have been tailwinds for the yellow metal.
- 10-year yields below 1.5 percent and the dollar decline versus the yen are also bullish signs for gold.
Why does the price of gold fluctuate, and why has the precious metal seen so much volatility in recent months? During times of expansion and a robust economy, investors typically opt for riskier assets with the potential for higher returns.
In times of market volatility and economic contraction, gold