Gold prices are up 40% this year while industrial metals like copper are down 10%. This unusual gap suggests economic problems ahead, as gold typically rises when investors are worried.
Central banks and regular investors are buying gold for safety from inflation and political uncertainty.
Some think gold is in a bubble since everyone’s buying it. But with stocks at record highs and potential economic challenges ahead, gold could go even higher if the market crashes.
The big question: Is gold warning us about economic trouble, or is it just overpriced because everyone wants it?