Why everyone is talking about gold

Why is gold, which pays no income, so prized in uncertain times? Taylor contrasts it with dividend-paying shares and interest-paying bonds, explains 'safe haven' demand, and then makes the sharper point that the same instability can hurt gold: when conflict pushes up inflation and central banks raise rates, a metal with no yield starts to look like dead weight against a savings account. The piece uses a fall from $5,600 to $4,600 an ounce to show a safe haven is not a safe bet, and closes on gold as a diversifier. Good for financial markets, asset classes, interest rates and risk, with a clear financial-advice disclaimer. It sits beyond the core micro and macro but is strong enrichment for confident students.  Read here