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Without price volatility, there is no market -- i.e., prices are static. Volatility is a key characteristic of asset markets (stocks, bonds, commodities, etc), and even more so of derivatives markets ...

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Gold's volatility rise in 2025 but from a low base, back to normal levels. Despite the rise, adding gold to a diversified ...