Why war, economic unrest and a looming US election could send Australian gold prices to new heights

In short: Australian gold prices hit record highs this week. Australian gold prices hit record highs this week. International experts believe prices could more than triple by the end of the current price cycle. International experts believe prices could more than triple by the end of the current price cycle. What’s next? Local miners investing in exploration are expected to benefit from high prices long-term. In recent months, gold’s market value has surged to record highs. In Australian dollar terms, the price of the precious metal has soared more than 20 per cent this year, sitting above $3,700 an ounce….