Gold prices could rise, stay stable or drop in the new year — depending on key factors. Here's what to consider.

There are plenty of reasons investors should include at least a little gold in their portfolios. Although gold prices can be volatile, over the long sweep of history, the precious

Maleeha Bengali, founder of MB Commodities Capital, joins TheStreet to explain the best way to invest in gold.

But as we enter 2025, gold's price trajectory appears to be shifting once again. After several weeks of stability around $2,600 per ounce, gold prices have been steadily climbing back toward the $2,700 mark.