Record-setting gold is having its best year since the 1970s

Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images Gold prices are on track for their best year since 1979. Bullion is up 39% year-to-date, outpacing the stock market's gain. Economic uncertainty and expectations for lower rates are some of what's driving the momentum. Gold bugs are having their best year in decades. That's thanks to bullion's stunning rally in 2025, with the price of gold rising more than 39% to date. That's outpaced gains in stocks, with the S&P 500 up just 12% year-to-date. The big j ...