Inflation Fears Spark Renewed Gold Rally

Inflation Fears Spark Renewed Gold Rally
American Eagle and South African Krugerrand gold bullion is offered for sale at the Chicago Coin Company in Chicago. Scott Olson/Getty Images
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After a stock market bull run, a strengthening U.S. dollar, and immense investor confidence weighed on gold prices for much of 2021, a surge in global inflation and growing economic concerns have sparked a more than 5 percent gain for the metal.

After recently hitting its best level since the middle of June, some market analysts have turned bullish on gold’s prospects, anticipating a breakout rally.

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Andrew Moran has been writing about business, economics, and finance for more than a decade. He is the author of "The War on Cash."
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