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Why Second Half of 2018 Could Be Much Brighter for Gold

Why Second Half of 2018 Could Be Much Brighter for Gold

In the preceding parts of this series, we discussed how gold prices have remained weaker despite escalating trade war fears and geopolitical tensions. Many of these risks stem from the ongoing trade spats, which would create inflationary (TIP) pressures in the economy apart from uncertainty. Gold (GLD) is often seen as an inflation hedge.