Gold could hit the $4,000-per-ounce price threshold soon, but there are multiple factors at play, experts say. Getty Images Gold has delivered a stunning performance since the beginning of 2024, surging from around $2,000 per ounce to where it sits today at over $3,400 per ounce. The precious metal shattered multiple price records along the way, including breaking through the key $3,000 barrier for the first time in history. This remarkable run was propelled by a number of factors, from...

There could be shifts to mortgage rates this summer, experts say, but multiple factors could have an impact. Getty Images/iStockphoto While inflation has declined from its recent peak, today's inflation rate is still higher than the Federal Reserve's 2% target, leaving the Fed to maintain its careful approach to the rate environment. Mortgage rates, in turn, have hovered in the high 6% range, keeping many prospective homebuyers out of the market. So, as we head into summer, the big question...

There are strategic ways in which investors can maximize their gold investment this month. Getty Images We saw the price of gold climb steadily in early 2025, rising from around $2,600 at the beginning of the year to above $3,400 per ounce in April. But the precious metal has since pulled back to around $3,300 per ounce — pressured by shifting inflation expectations and reduced demand for safe-haven assets. These fluctuations are a wake-up call for investors. With monetary policy uncertainty...