Gold has been one of the biggest investment stories of the past year and for good reason. After surging to record highs above $5,500 per ounce at the start of the year, the precious metal captured an uptick in attention from both institutional investors and everyday buyers looking for stability in an uncertain economic environment. But that price momentum hasn't been smooth, and recent weeks have introduced a new level of volatility. Gold's price has been volatile since hitting its latest peak