On the basis of an econometric analysis the authors consider the influence of gold on the behavior of the stock markets of the BRIC countries. The study reveals strong relationship of gold price and stock markets of the BRIC countries. However, the Granger causality test does not help to reveal the influence's directions.
Keywords: gold price, stock market, BRIC countries
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