Finance
Gold prices near record eighth straight monthly gain as five variables sway market
International gold prices are nearing a record run of eight consecutive monthly gains as investors seek safe-haven assets amid macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical risks. Moody\'s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi warned markets are becoming more unstable and a meaningful sell-off could be triggered, with risks spanning stocks, corporate bonds, crypto and precious metals. Analysts point to growth, sticky inflation, geopolitical tension, China-related supply shortages and vulnerabilities in bond markets.
