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Gold surges past $4,000 an ounce

Oct 8, 2025
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INSIGHT

Momentum, Not Just Fear, Behind $4,000 Gold

  • Gold's surge is driven by momentum and shifting investor sentiment rather than a single economic trigger.
  • Central bank buying, ETF flows and retail speculation combined to create a runaway rally according to guests Katie Martin and Dominic Frisby.
INSIGHT

Safe-Haven Myth And Gold's Unique Role

  • Gold's role as a "safe haven" is more myth than rule; it can fall with other assets during panic.
  • Dominic Frisby emphasises gold's uniqueness as "nobody else's liability" and its long history as money of last resort.
ADVICE

Access Gold Via ETFs If You Don’t Want Bars

  • Use gold ETFs to gain exposure without holding physical metal and avoid storage hassles.
  • ETFs have driven record retail demand by making gold accessible and tradable on exchanges, Katie Martin says.
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