Gold increasing in value
(CNN)– Gold is having its best year since 1979.
Gold’s increase of 71% this year has far outpaced the S&P 500, which has risen by 18%.
Expectations for some Fed rate cuts in 2026 are supporting gold’s rise.
A weaker U.S. dollar is helping boost the price too.
It makes buying gold relatively more affordable for international investors.
Gold is considered a resilient investment with investors expecting the precious metal will retain its value in crisis, if inflation surges, or if currencies drop in value.
