Understanding Gold’s Record Rally

In this week’s Market and Economic Update, we explore gold’s record-breaking rally—up more than 60% this year and now surpassing $4,300 per ounce. What’s driving this surge, and what does it mean for investors? We discuss the “debasement trade,” investor sentiment around inflation and government spending, and how gold fits into a balanced, long-term investment strategy. While gold’s rise has outpaced the S&P 500 this year, history reminds us that sharp rallies are often followed by corrections. Learn why diversification and long-term perspective remain key to smart investing.

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Tyler Rudek

Tyler Rudek, CFA® joined Boyum Wealth Architects in 2015. As Chief Investment Officer, Tyler has been instrumental in honing the investment process at HWA. He is responsible for investment research and education, asset allocation, performance reporting, trading and rebalancing. Prior to working at Boyum Wealth Architects, Tyler held positions at several prominent financial firms within the industry. At Boyum, he takes care to align client capacity and willingness for investment risk with his or her long-term investment goals.

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