Gold prices surge amid global risks, but experts warn long-term investors to be careful
The Economic Times·2026-03-21 20:34
Gold has given very strong returns since early 2024, but experienced investors warn it can also disappoint. Experts say gold usually performs well during global trouble or uncertainty. For example, gold crossed $2,000 per ounce in March 2022 after the Russia-Ukraine war began. Analysts say different events have driven past gold bull markets like oil crisis, stagflation, rebound trade, Plaza Accord, quantitative easing, and COVID. In January recently, Since 1980, gold’s average yearly return has been around ...