Gold: Why Everyone’s Talking About It Again

Gold, that shiny metal - and yes, Trump is involved.Mik opens with why gold is back in the spotlight and how political decisions, including Trump’s tariffs, can push investors toward it when uncertainty rises. Turns out when things feel unstable, people tend to like things that have been around for a few thousand years.Connie and Mik unpack what actually drives the price of gold. Why it goes up and down, how it reacts to inflation, interest rates, and global events, and why it is often seen as a “safe haven” even if it does not always behave that way.They also talk through what it means for everyday people, whether gold is something worth paying attention to, and the different ways you can get exposure to it without needing a vault.If you have heard people talking about gold again and wondered what is actually going on, this episode breaks it down simply, practically, and very normal-person friendly.For education and entertainment only. Not financial advice.