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Gold as a Safe Haven: Unraveling Myths and Realities
This chapter explores the role of gold as a safe haven investment amid economic uncertainty and inflation, analyzing why its price has remained relatively stable despite soaring inflation rates. It highlights the influence of real interest rates on gold's appeal, supported by research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The chapter also addresses the complexities surrounding gold's historical significance and its function as an inflation hedge.
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