All the signs that the long AI-driven stock market rally that started in November 2022, with the debut of ChatGPT, is almost out of steam are beginning to show up everywhere.
With rate cut odds climbing, ETFs like VNQ, XLU, XLY, IWM and GLD look likely to gain from a Fed move.
Gold's rally is back on recession fears, tariffs and rate cut bets, fueling gains in ETFs like GLD, IAU, GLDM, SGOL and IAUM.
Both GLD and SLV offer weak correlation to the S&P 500, making them effective portfolio hedges. But we see a more attractive return/risk ratio for GLD for several reasons. China's central bank is aggressively increasing gold reserves, signaling continued strong demand for gold amid global geopolitical uncertainties.
GLD, IAU and GDX draw investor interest as gold stays strong despite a booming equity market.
GLD has soared 27% in 2025 as gold thrives on central bank demand, global tensions, and de-dollarization trends. GDXJ should gain on gold rally and better cost controls.
Gold continues to shine in 2025, outperforming the S&P 500 over the past 1-year, 3-year, and year-to-date periods. Amid dramatic geopolitical shifts, rising global uncertainty, and persistent concerns over fiat currency stability, demand for gold remains strong, and there's little reason to expect that trend to reverse anytime soon.
Gold ETFs like GLD and IAU shine as inflation, rate cuts and central bank buying power the metal's 2025 momentum.
GLD surged 24% in H1 2025 as gold rallied on Fed cut hopes, dollar weakness, and global economic uncertainty.
Gold (GLD) and silver (SLV) often shine during times of uncertainty. If the U.S.
Markets faced selloff risk as odds of U.S. strike on Iran rise; GLD, ITA and USO may surge on conflict and tariff fears.
GLD has surged 27% YTD as investors flee weakening U.S. assets, turning to gold amid policy risk and dollar doubts.