Gold is again falling sharply, with the stock market. Why it’s not behaving the way it used to during a crisis.

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Gold’s switch from being a safe-haven asset to reflecting the broader market’s mood was reinforced on Thursday, as the metal’s price dropped sharply.

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Gold is again falling sharply, with the stock market. Why it’s not behaving the way it used to during a crisis.

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