Today’s top gold news and opinion

2/05/2024

Gold prices to hit $2,200 and a ‘dramatic’ outperformance awaits silver in 2024, says UBS (CNBC)
As interest rates dip, gold becomes more appealing compared to alternative investments like bonds.

A truly disruptive idea’: should we keep gold in the ground? (The Guardian)
There is enough gold in circulation today that we could stop targeted industrial gold mining and it would not affect the supply we need for its practical applications.

FBI warns of in-person precious metals scam (WTXL Tallahassee)
The scammers reportedly pose as U.S. government officials or tech support, claiming a person’s account has been hacked.