Gold has reclaimed a central place in many portfolios as inflation, geopolitical shocks and volatile stock markets push ...

Gold buyers jumped in when the inflation news was positive or if there were hints of an economic slowdown. Since gold is a non-yielding asset, higher interest rates tend to create headwinds for gold.

As “Silver Bells” returns to the holiday playlist, the markets have taken the title literally. Silver surged to an all-time high of $67.16 per oz last week and is now up by 132 percent year-to-date.

The precious metal, considered a haven asset, is usually sought out by investors during times of turmoil. Source: FactSet By The New York Times By Eshe Nelson Reporting from London At his inauguration ...