Gold prices ended lower Monday, stretching their streak of declines to a fourth session as this week’s focus now turns squarely on the Federal Reserve.Palladium futures, meanwhile, marked their highest finish since September of 2014, buoyed by tight supplies.August gold GCQ7, -0.21% fell $2.50,...

Nervousness in markets often prompts investors to consider allocating to gold and precious metals or increasing their existing exposure.There is good reason for this as these assets often act as safe havens, meaning they can help to diversify a portfolio of bonds and equities. This year has...