The Iran war is ‘bad for stocks’ — rich young Americans have already ditched stocks for alternative assets. Should you?

Today, amid fears of recession driven by the war in Iran, trade policy uncertainty due to tariffs and concerns over an AI-driven tech bubble, gold may indeed be seen as a safer place to invest.Historically, gold has served as a hedge against inflation and market volatility. Many investors turn to “safe haven” assets like gold during periods of economic and geopolitical instability to preserve their wealth.The Bank of America survey revealed that among wealthy young investors, 45% own gold as a physical asse ...