Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The world's financial nerves are once again being tested. Rising tensions between Israel and Iran, renewed warnings from Washington about potential military escalation, and persistent uncertainty in global monetary policy have pushed investors toward one of history's oldest safe havens: gold.
Across international markets, bullion prices have surged to record levels as geopolitical risk, inflation concerns, and currency volatility drive a fresh wave of demand. In moments when global stability appears fragile, gold often becomes the asset investors trust most.
For Sri Lanka, this global surge carries particular significance. The island nation is still navigating the economic aftershocks of its worst financial crisis i...