As the Gulf situation gets worse, gold rises 1%, surpassing demand for safe havens.

As the U.S. and Israeli air campaign against Iran intensified, investors sought safe-haven assets, boosting concerns that the conflict could escalate into a protracted regional war and increase uncertainty. As a result, gold prices increased for the fifth straight session on Tuesday. At $5,362.90 an ounce, spot gold was up 0.7%. After the United States…

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Silver and gold feel secure at the moment. That’s precisely the danger.

Gold and silver are currently attracting significant investor attention due to high prices and fears surrounding inflation, geopolitics, and currency risks. However, this surge in interest is often a late-cycle behavior where assets perceived as safe become crowd-driven momentum trades, diminishing their protective qualities. Unlike income-generating investments, gold and silver’s value is contingent on future…

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