Amid the tumultuous seas of economic uncertainty, it's intriguing to observe how American citizens have cast their anchor firmly in the realm of gold.

The retail giant, Costco, with its origins firmly rooted in the United States, now extends an offer akin to doling out everyday essentials: 1-ounce (31.1 grams) gold bars, limited to a mere two per customer, as if they were the staples of life itself!