EPISODE · Jun 3, 2025 · 9 MIN
Gold - still glittering in a volatile world
from Investment Perspectives from RSMR · host RSMR
Humans have been fascinated by gold for over 6,000 years with the first known gold artefacts dating back to around 4,000 BC in Eastern Europe. It has been used as currency, art, jewellery, and a symbol of power across every major civilisation. Gold doesn't tarnish, rust, or corrode and is one of the most chemically stable elements on Earth, which is why it's been treasured for millennia and used to store value through wars, recessions, and currency collapses.Why are investors once again turning to gold? Why is gold seen as a haven during uncertainty?How does gold perform when it comes to inflation and currency risk?How does gold fit into a modern investment portfolio?Why is such a traditional asset trending on social media? What’s the takeaway for investors today?
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Humans have been fascinated by gold for over 6,000 years with the first known gold artefacts dating back to around 4,000 BC in Eastern Europe. It has been used as currency, art, jewellery, and a symbol of power across every major civilisation. Gold doesn't tarnish, rust, or corrode and is one of the most chemically stable elements on Earth, which is why it's been treasured for millennia and used to store value through wars, recessions, and currency collapses. Why are investors once again turn...
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