As An Inflation Hedge, Copper’s Better than Gold

For centuries, gold has been a go-to asset among investors worried about all sorts of financial risks. In the past decade, exchange-traded funds backed by the metal drew more money than any other commodity. Even the world’s biggest central banks hoard bullion as a reserve asset.

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Gold Higher, Yen Outperforms as Risk Appetite Struggles

Yesterday’s broad dollar strength played out to drag on gold, but the recent mini range that has formed above the old $1217 pivot and below $1233 continues to play out. Within this range the market moves are simply noise, with the last six closes all being within $5 of each other.

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Commodities has Rarely Been Stronger, According to Goldman Sachs

Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Commodities has rarely been stronger, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. With raw materials rallying on escalating political-tensions across the globe and economic growth remaining strong, the bank’s analysts including Jeffrey Currie doubled down on their “overweight” recommendation. They reiterated a view that commodities will yield returns of 10 percent over the next 12 months, according to an April 12 note.                                          

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