GoldXAU/USD

Gold is the most widely held precious metal and a classic safe-haven asset. Investors turn to it to preserve value during inflation, currency weakness or market stress, which is why its price often rises when confidence falls. Gold pays no interest, so it tends to struggle when interest rates are high and do well when rates fall or the US dollar weakens. It trades nearly around the clock through spot markets, futures, ETFs and CFDs. Prices can still be volatile — manage risk and never over-commit.