Gold: Is now the time to buy?
When deciding whether to purchase the precious metal now, it helps to think like you would about insurance
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IN THE past year, gold has captured headlines as one of the standout performers among global asset classes.
After trading for much of the past decade below previous record highs, gold prices surged dramatically throughout 2025, pushing past US$4,000 per ounce and even topping US$5,000 in early 2026 – a year-on-year surge of more than 50 per cent.
These advances reflected were driven by persistent safe-haven demand amid geopolitical uncertainty, concerns about the durability of the US dollar, and strong central bank and investor buying.
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