GLOBAL ALTIN ARZ-TALEBĠ VE ALTIN PĠYASALARI ÜZERĠNE BĠR DEĞERLENDĠRME.

Gold, which has been a symbol of wealth throughout human history is the most important precious metal that has preserved its value for thousands of years and continuously increases its value. Today its importance is increasing as an investment instrument in addition to being used as jewelry and in the industrial field although it was generally used as a means of money making and payment in ancient times. Frequent economic fluctuations in recent years reduce the confidence of individuals and financial institutions in various investment instruments, making gold a more preferred investment tool and an ever-increasingly attractive safe haven in times of crisis. Gold has an indispensable place and importance in protecting the value of the currencies of the countries and their assets when considered at the scale of central banks and states. With the study in the form of a literature review, it is aimed to make an assessment on the global supply and demand of this precious metal, which has increased significantly due to the excessive money supply of the central banks and the financial crises experienced in recent years, and the examination of the gold markets around the world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]