Category Part 2 : The Recent Past (1970s–2000s)

Investor behavior and lessons from the crisis

Investor behavior during the 2008 Global Financial Crisis revealed critical insights into how markets react under extreme stress. As equities collapsed and financial institutions failed, investors turned to gold and other safe-haven assets to preserve wealth and manage risk. This…

Gold as a safe haven during the collapse of major financial institutions

Gold as a safe haven proved its worth during the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, when the collapse of major financial institutions triggered panic across global markets. Amid widespread uncertainty and the failure of traditional investments, gold emerged as a trusted…

Inflation, oil crises, and geopolitical tensions as catalysts

Inflation, oil crises, and geopolitical tensions have historically acted as powerful catalysts for gold’s performance, driving its value higher during times of economic and political uncertainty. From the inflationary 1970s to modern conflicts affecting global energy markets, these factors have…

The Nixon Shock and its consequences for global markets

The Nixon Shock of 1971 was a watershed moment in global economic history, fundamentally altering the role of gold in international markets. When U.S. President Richard Nixon unilaterally ended the dollar’s convertibility into gold, the move dismantled the Bretton Woods…