text:  That's why central banks, savvy investors, you see it going on all over the world. India has been buying huge amounts of gold, for example. I mean, some of these large countries are buying massive amounts of gold for their own holdings and reserves. They see what's coming. Gold survives economic downturns, and it's easy to own whether you want it in your savings account or you can have it in your 401k or your IRA.