The Free Press: James Grant: The Case For Buying Gold
Gold prices topped $3,500 per ounce this week. The metal continues to perform strongly in 2025. While stocks are still in correction territory, gold is
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Gold prices topped $3,500 per ounce this week. The metal continues to perform strongly in 2025. While stocks are still in correction territory, gold is
Gold continues to be a standout asset class for investors. The metal was up over 20% in 2024, and even eked out the strong returns of
Investors have seen the market take a hit in the past few weeks. Headline fears about tariffs have sparked concerns about rising inflation and the potential
Gold was a runaway winner in 2024, outperforming even the S&P 500. The metal has continued to trend higher even as stocks have pulled
Gold has been the odd asset out in 2025. It’s been less volatile than stocks or crypto. And it’s held up well, with the
President Trump is off to a rapid start in his second term. Markets are a bit skeptical about the impact of tariffs. However, investors remain on
Gold rallied over 24% in 2024. That allowed the metal to not only make new all-time highs, but also beat out the S&P
Stocks have now been trading in a range for the past two months, even as they remain near all-time highs. However, one asset is breaking
After beating out the stock market last year, gold prices are poised for further gains. The metal has topped $2,800 per ounce this week for
2025 starts off as a continuation of 2024. That bodes well for some commodities, particularly precious metals and uranium. Gold just beat out the S&
The Federal Reserve shifted its stance in December, leading to some slight market turmoil. The central bank will slow its pace of interest rate cuts in
Elliott Wave theory uses technical analysis within the broader perspective of a five-part wave. Such waves can be seen within any number of markets, from