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Central banks are buying gold at the fastest rate in half a century

Always believe in your gold - it has proved over time to be an indestructible store of value

Gold looks safer than other assets in a climate of sanctions
Gold looks safer than other assets in a climate of sanctions Photo: Getty Images/

Brett Arends is an award-winning financial writer with many years experience writing about markets, economics and personal finance. He has received an individual award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers for his financial writing

Here’s a reason why it may not be completely insane to add some gold bullion to your retirement account: Central banks are stocking up.

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