
If the world economy is improving, why are gold prices soaring?
Published on: Oct. 19, 2025, 11:15 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Despite upward revisions to global growth forecasts by the IMF, record highs in gold and silver prices signal underlying economic unease. Trade barriers, technological shifts in AI and green tech, and a weakening dollar are creating significant global economic uncertainty, suggesting a potentially turbulent future.