What affects the price of gold? Here's how bear markets, double digit inflation, rate hikes and demand shocks have moved the price of gold over the past 50 years. Read more: https://bit.ly/3RU45oN

Have you ever wondered what affects the price of gold the most? In this video we will look for answers about how gold prices work and the mechanics behind them.

We are aware that what determines the price of gold today and in the future could change, so we decided to take a long-term view at the past and present of the most popular precious metal.

From the fundamentals of gold demand and supply, to the demise of the gold standard, we'll uncover the factors that seem to have the strongest impact on gold prices today and could continue to determine its movements in the foreseeable future.

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0:00 - The history behind gold
0:35 - What affects the price of gold?
1:00 - When did gold make big returns
2:01 - Why did America ditch the gold standard?
3:22 - What happens to gold during inflation?
5:10 - How does gold perform in bear markets?
6:58 - Where does the biggest demand for gold come from?
8:01 - How do EFTs affect the price of gold
9:05 - What are real yields?
9:17 - How do real yields affect the price of gold?

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