Retail investors may be having an existential crisis, struggling to figure out gold’s role in their portfolios; however, it is clear that central banks know how the yellow metal fits into their reserves, which is why many analysts expect this demand to remain a pillar of the marketplace for the foreseeable future. Adding a new plot twist to central bank demand, we aren’t just seeing central banks accumulating gold; they are also monetizing it as an important source of liquidity. Gold is not just a shiny rock; it is rebuilding its reputation as an important monetary asset in a fragmented world. This new reality marks ... (full story)