Palladium, Gold Climb on Geopolitical Tensions

The video discusses the strong performance of gold and palladium in early 2020, highlighting gold's rise to a six-year high and the influence of geopolitical tensions on its price. It also covers palladium's record highs due to increased demand from the auto industry and supply constraints. The discussion includes market expectations from major financial institutions and the impact of US-China trade relations.

What factors are contributing to the strong performance of gold at the start of the year?

• Increased industrial demand

• Geopolitical tensions and Wall Street expectations

• Decreased mining output

• New technological uses for gold

How might the resolution of the US-China trade war affect gold prices?

• It could lead to a decrease in gold prices

• It would have no impact on gold prices

• It could cause gold prices to rise

• It would stabilize gold prices

What is a key reason investors are interested in buying precious metals like gold?

• Due to geopolitical scenarios

• To hedge against inflation

• To diversify their portfolios

• Because of low interest rates

What is driving the increase in palladium prices?

• New mining technologies

• Increased use in electronics

• Rising demand due to tighter emissions standards

• Decreased global demand

Why is the supply of palladium unable to meet the rising demand?

• Limited mining locations

• High production costs

• Global production can't keep up with demand

• Environmental regulations