Ray Dalio: ‘There is only one gold.’ How this proven diversifier can protect you from market volatility

By early January, the metal had surged past $5,000 per ounce, marking one of the strongest bull runs in its history. It remains to be seen if the precious yellow metal will return to previous highs, but prior to the new war in the Middle East, JPMorgan Chase anticipated that gold would strike a high of $6,300 per ounce by the end of 2026 (5).Those forces helped propel gold to record highs through 2025 and into 2026.The metal has historically performed well during periods of economic or geopolitical stress — ...