Global Glold Prodction from different countries
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Central banks were recently asked why they buy gold. Their responses were not surprising but reassuring. Almost 50% of respondents cited three main reasons:
1) No default risk.
2) Strong performance during crises.
3) Historical significance.
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Gold has outperformed bonds over the past 1y, 3y, 5y period. While being a non-yielding assets, heightened geopolitical tensions, central bank demand, and potential interest rate cuts will likely continue to provide a positive backdrop for the precious metal.
I am taking a closer look at the role of gold in a portfolio
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