Gold is considered a safe haven

Gold is considered a safe haven

Sep 08,2020

GOLD

Gold is
considered a safe haven , where its rarity ensures a stable market value, thus
often becoming a choice of investment during turmoil.

 

– For example, during
turmoil such as the Covid-19 crisis, investors will buy and hold the gold which
is more stable than fiat currencies. E.g.: Before the pandemic, gold price (per
ounce) was around $1,500; After the pandemic, gold price increased to $2,000,
breaking historical highs. 

 

However, during
a growing economy conditions, gold price will fall as investors rather invest
in other assets such as the stock and index markets that can provide higher
return. E.g.: From the year 2011 to 2013, the economy was picking up after the
2008 financial crisis. Gold price fell from $1,800 to $1,200.    

 

Examples that cause gold
price to rise:
– Trade War
– Fed Quantitative Easing
– Fed Interest Rate Hike
– Fall In Dollar

Examples that cause gold
price to fall:
– Fed Interest Rate Cut
– Strong Economic Growth
– Trade War Agreement
– Rise In Dollar

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