However, the price of gold is not immune to volatility, especially in the short term. So while the price of gold has been rising, will it continue to do so this spring? Historically, gold has held its value or appreciated during economic strain or high inflation — so given today's economic hurdles,

Vietnam gold bar price fell 0.77% to VND90.5 million (US$3,541.03) per tael Friday morning as global bullion rates were set for their biggest weekly drop in over three months.

Gold's price is set to break the $3,000 point for the first time. Here's what investors should do before then.

Gold prices fell sharply on Thursday, extending steep losses from the previous session as the dollar surged. A stronger dollar makes commodities priced in the greenback more expensive for overseas buyers,