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Stable markets are the enemy of gold prices, expert says

by Sarah Li-Cain
You’re not the only one who is thinking of ways to protect an investment portfolio beyond traditional stocks and bonds, especially given market swings and rising prices. Gold probably keeps coming up as an answer, as it’s had one of the most remarkable runs in the past years.  "A stable market is the enemy of gold prices," says Jordan Chesler, Editor of Investing and Banking at Money.com. "We've seen volatility spikes over the past several years that have really accelerated that uncertainty, which has encouraged investors to turn to safe haven assets like gold." The conditions that drove the increase in gold prices haven't…