The Accounting Implications of Gold Price Fluctuations
Gold plays a significant economic role across a wide range of industries, including mining, jewellery manufacturing, electronics, and financial investment. Unlike many other commodities, gold is often held both as a productive input and as a store of value, which creates distinct accounting challenges. Its market price is highly volatile and influenced by macroeconomic factors such as inflation expectations, interest rates, exchange rate movements, and geopolitical uncertainty.
08 January 2026