What's Up With Gold?

Gold is up big and the headlines are everywhere. Is gold an inflation hedge, a fear asset, or something else entirely? In this episode, Ken Moraif and Jordan Roach break down what is driving the move in gold, why central banks matter more than most people realize, and how to think about gold, silver, and crypto in a retirement focused portfolio.

We cover why gold often moves on fear and geopolitics, how major events can push demand, why institutional flows can amplify price moves, and what risks show up when an asset gets crowded. If you are retired or retiring soon and you are wondering whether to chase the gold rally, this conversation will help you frame the decision with risk first.

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00:00 Gold is up big so whats driving it
02:05 Gold is not a pure inflation hedge its more about fear
04:25 Ukraine and rising geopolitical risk as a catalyst
07:10 Central banks and institutional money move gold prices
10:35 Retail investors and the risk of buying late
13:10 Silver and the gold to silver ratio
16:05 Gold vs crypto and how retirees should think about position size

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