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Gold is seen as a safe haven because it tends to retain or increase its value during periods of economic uncertainty, high inflation, or geopolitical instability, offering a hedge against market volatility.
Gold prices are primarily influenced by global economic data, interest rate expectations, U.S. dollar strength, inflation rates, geopolitical tensions, supply and demand, and central bank gold purchasing.
Individuals can invest in gold through various avenues, including physical gold (bullion, coins), gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), gold mining stocks, gold futures contracts, or gold-backed digital assets.
Spot gold refers to the current market price for immediate delivery, while gold futures are contracts to buy or sell a specified quantity of gold at a predetermined price on a future date, used for speculation or hedging.