While global markets have seen wild swings in recent weeks thanks to geopolitical and economic uncertainty, gold has reached new highs as investors seek refuge in the traditional safe-haven asset.

There are better investments to be made, especially with gold prices now at an all-time high. The phrases ‘risk free asset’ and ‘safe haven’ have come back into vogue as far as gold is ...

Panic money invested in this metal may be withdrawn if signs emerge of economic stability and assets that earn dividends and the like regain their relative appeal. The glitter of gold could yet dim.