While the U.S. markets face numerous economic and geopolitical stressors, the prices for gold have proven extremely resilient, emphasizing the yellow metal's prized reputation as a haven asset. As the 10-year Treasury note yield has reached as high as 4.3715%, investors are intensely seeking the signal for stability in the face of growing concerns regarding trade hostilities, fiscal imbalances, and a rising dollar. In the following, we examine the key drivers in the price of gold as the United States reaches a crossroads in fiscal policy and the dynamics in the global marketplace. Both the United States and trading ... (full story)