Gold prices soared to all-time highs this year due to economic worries fueled by job losses and the tariffs-driven trade war. The precious metal has risen more than 50% year-to-date, including a 20% surge since April, when President Trump announced what he called his Liberation Day reciprocal tariffs, fueling interest from gold bugs. The gains significantly outpace stock-market returns: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have risen 15% and 19%, respectively. The yellow metal has also performed much better than Trea ...