One of last year’s best-performing hedge funds says the “trade of the century” is to buy gold and sell stocks as risk assets are due for another meltdown.
Federal Reserve
Fed says Minutes to be Released on Time as Offices Close
The U.S. Federal Reserve said minutes of its January policy meeting would be released on Wednesday as scheduled though its offices in Washington would be closed due to bad weather.
Gold Is One Wealth Fund’s Escape From Geopolitics, Credit Risk
Known as Sofaz, the fund is looking to almost double its holdings of the precious metal in 2019 to 100 tons after resuming purchases in 2018 following a five-year break.
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday there has Been Progress toward a Trade Deal with China
Gold Silver Reports (GSR ) – Spot gold had risen 0.2 per cent to $1,282.71 per ounce by 0103 GMT, while US gold futures were steady at $1,282.50 per ounce.
BlackRock Heaps Praise on Gold’s Role as a Tough Year Opens
Gold may extend gains as global growth slows, equity market volatility remains elevated and the Federal Reserve is expected to ease back on the pace of policy tightening this year, according to a BlackRock Inc. money manager, who says the Precious metal offers an effective hedge.
It’s Blue Skies in Gold ETFs as Investors Flee Equity Turbulence
The $32.4 billion SPDR Gold Shares fund, ticker GLD, saw inflows of more than $643 million one day this week, the most since July 2016.
Spot Gold Watch in 2019
Spot Gold Watch in 2019 – Golden Opportunity – Gold bulls seized the initiative in the final months of 2018 and there’s plenty to suggest the haven may hold up.