Gold Rush or Fool's Gold? A Reality Check

Gold Rush or Fool's Gold? A Reality Check

Update: 2025-10-14
Share

Description

Gold prices are soaring, hitting record highs as investors flock to it as a safe haven amid inflation and global unrest. But Tulane finance professor Peter Ricchiuti warns it's a bubble, not an investment, comparing it to Bitcoin and the greater fool theory. He argues gold lacks real-world utility and long-term value compared to investing in solid companies. Is gold a smart hedge or just a shiny distraction?

The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comments 
00:00
00:00
x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

Gold Rush or Fool's Gold? A Reality Check

Gold Rush or Fool's Gold? A Reality Check