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Gold Performance Fails to Meet Expectations

Updated 2026-09-30 16:55 UTC 1 source Negative

In September, gold failed to serve as a traditional safe haven during market volatility. Investors are questioning its reliability amid rising inflation.

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Gold is supposed to be a safe haven when inflation surges. So why isn’t it working that way now?

Every investor knows the drill: When markets buckle, buy gold. But in September, that playbook hasn’t worked as expected.

2026-09-30 16:51 UTC