Gold in 2024: Navigating Uncertainty and Embracing Opportunities
Global gold prices have reached historic highs this month, extending a year-end surge that may persist if the anticipated slowdown in the US economy materializes, according to a report from the World Gold Council. In its 2024 outlook, the market development group for the global gold industry presented potential scenarios for the upcoming year. The two most likely outcomes - a soft economic landing or a recession - both suggest an upward trajectory for gold prices.
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