Dirhams & Dollars

Just what is it that lets people trust gold as an investment? As the precious metal hits a 1-year high – driven by investors looking for a safe haven as the nuclear stand-off on the Korean Peninsula continues – we take a hard look at just why gold commands the respect it does. We also look at the questions that come up every time prices jump. Is now a good time to buy? How long will prices increase? What are the historical implications for long-term investing? And when the global economy finally melts down, what good is a commodity that you can’t eat of make weapons out of? Yes, it’s that kind of conversation.