Gold is shining once again

Safe haven: Global uncertainties may induce investors to invest in safer assets such as gold.

This week we start a monthly column by Anthony Dass, head of AmBank Research who will be writing on issues related to the economy and capital markets. With 23 years experience as an economist, Anthony has deep knowledge of economic matters as well as issues and policies on Malaysia and other countries in the region. He kicks off the column on gold.

THE decision by Britons to leave the European Union in a referendum on June 23 triggered strong selling across global stock markets and led to several currencies turning volatile.