Gold's Confusing Signal: Why the Safe-Haven Trade Isn't Playing Out as Expected
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Gold is dipping even as the Middle East conflict intensifies and inflation worries mount — a counterintuitive move that has investors scratching their heads about where to find safety. We explore what's really driving gold prices and whether the precious metal still belongs in a defensive portfolio.
Today's Stocks & Topics: Treasury Bill, Market Wrap, Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD), Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM), Gold's Confusing Signal: Why the Safe-Haven Trade Isn't Playing Out as Expected, Select STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense ETF (EUAD), Salesforce, Inc. (CRM), Uranium Royalty Corp. (UROY), AstraZeneca PLC (AZN).
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