Spot gold prices are up by 2.75% today as the precious metal continues its fantastic year. In addition, gold futures are up by 3%.
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Gold Continues to Outperform in 2025
The price of gold has now increased by 23% this year, outperforming the S&P 500’s (SPX) loss of 3.7% by a wide margin. Gold is often characterized as a safe haven investment and is viewed by many as a hedge against uncertainty. Furthermore, gold typically carries an inverse relationship with the U.S. dollar, which has weakened during the past month.
