Gold is commonly viewed as a safe haven investment and is often used as a hedge against currency issues or an equity downturn. The price of gold acts more as a currency than an commodity, as it usually moves more in correlation with fiat currencies than with other commodities.
Obama defeated Romney, winning both the popular vote and the electoral college, with 332 electoral votes to Romney's 206. He became the eleventh President and third Democrat to win a majority of the popular vote more than once.
Kaine: Clinton won popular vote. Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine on Wednesday claimed a consolation prize of sorts for his running mate, declaring that Hillary Clinton had won the popular vote in the 2016 race â a historical achievement, even if she fell short in her quest to become the first female president of the United States.