Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about investing, markets and Berkshire Hathaway. Gold has long been treasured as a store of value. because there is a ...

Gold's reputation as a hedge against inflation is constantly repeated until everyone just assumes it's true Gold prices since 1978 in today's money. Gold is a currency that isn't controlled or issued ...

Gold just went on a wild ride. After hitting a record high above $5,600 per ounce in late January, prices crashed nearly 20% in a matter of days, then bounced back above $5,000, only to drop again.

Gold's price rally over the last year has ushered in one of the most dramatic shifts we've seen within the precious metals market in recent years. Driven by a mix of inflation pressures, geopolitical ...

Moderated by Thom Calandra of the Calandra Report, the precious metals panel at this year's New Orleans Investment Conference featured several well-known gold analysts and market watchers. Omar Ayales ...