The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of an employer or its affiliates. As geopolitical tensions reshape global trade, capital flows and investor risk appetite, gold is once again surfacing as an important component of asset allocation. Some investors and central banks are arguably viewing gold as a risk hedge, supplanting US Treasuries as a safe-haven asset. Gold is no longer just a hedge against inflation, it ...