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Why isn’t gold soaring?

Inflation fears and the declining dollar haven't pushed gold much higher — yet

Gold is the investment for times of disaster, disruption and global dislocation. So why has gold been so tranquil this year?

It's a difficult question. When the most recent correction in the stock market started on Jan. 26, gold sold at $1,354. As of Friday, the yellow metal sold for $1,322, a 2.3%

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