Chart of the week: Gold goes up
8 November 2019
As bond yields hit the floor

Article last updated 22 July 2025.
Gold prices have surged this year as yields on other safe havens have dropped sharply, making gold a more attractive hedge against economic and geopolitical uncertainty. We believe gold does have good diversification benefits, particularly in the current environment of ultra-low bond yields, but after such a steep rise there may be limited upside from here. Read more about our views on the global economy in our latest Investment Insights.