3 Things Why gold is skyrocketing, money trail of a scam, and Tejashwi's new promise
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Oct 23, 2025 Udit Misra, an economics reporter, discusses the recent surge in gold prices, highlighting gold’s role as a hedge in uncertain times. He connects the price spike to decreasing trust in traditional investments and central banks. Ritu Sarin, an investigative journalist, reveals the alarming details of a digital fraud case involving a stolen ₹5.85 crore, explaining the role of mule accounts and complicity from bank officials. Lastly, Tejashwi Yadav shares his ambitious promises in Bihar, focusing on job creation and women's welfare schemes.
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Gold Acts As A Hedge Against Economic Weakness
- Gold surged because investors treat it as a hedge when other assets and the broader economy underperform.
- As demand for gold rises globally, its price increases even if other commodities lag.
Why Gold Keeps Its Value Over Centuries
- Gold retains value because it resists corrosion, is scarce enough, divisible and widely trusted as a medium of exchange.
- These physical and social properties explain gold's longevity as a store of value across millennia.
Bond Yields And Gold Move Together
- Rising gold and bond yields show investors doubt both companies' returns and governments' ability to repay.
- When bonds demand higher yields, investors shift to gold, pushing its price up further.