The article argues that rising government debt, particularly in the US, is raising investor concerns about fiscal management and borrowing costs, which is drawing more attention to gold. According to the Financial Times, some fund managers believe gold's characteristics could support prices over the next two years. Central-bank demand is another factor, with provisional World Gold Council data showing purchases of about 63 tonnes in September, the highest monthly level since November 2024. The piece stresses that gold is not a direct substitute for government bonds, since it pays no interest and can swing sharply, so investors may balance both through diversification.
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Original headline: Brent crude hits $110 a barrel as West Asia conflict , Russian supply risks fuel rally
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| Industry | Integrated Oil & Gas |
| Market cap | 44,534 bn VND |
| P/E | 13.9 |
| P/B | 1.83 |
| Close on 10/16/2026 | 35.05 |
| Change that session | -1.41% |
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| P/E | 14.7 |
| P/B | 0.95 |
| Close on 10/16/2026 | 17.65 |
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