Gold’s record-breaking surge continues, with the precious commodity now up close to 40% over one year, outpacing the stock market’s benchmark, which gained 32% over the same time. As gold ETFs and several gold mining stocks soar, the question arises: Is now the time to buy, or should investors wait for a pullback? What’s Driving the Gold Rally?Much of gold’s rise has been driven by uncertainty in global markets, escalating tensions in the Middle East, and ambiguity surrounding the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. However, in recent weeks leading up to the first interest rate cut, the price o…