Gold Hedges As Stock Market Falls In 2018 Gaining 2.7% In Euros And 3.8% In Pounds

– Gold acts as hedge in 2018 – up 2.7% and 3.8% in euros and pounds (see tables & charts)
– Stocks fall sharply – S&P500, FTSE & Euro Stoxx 5o fall 6.25%, 12.5% & 15% respectively
– Worst year for most international equity indices since 2008
– Sharp falls in economically sensitive commodities: oil (WTI), gasoline and lumber down 24.2%, 27% & 23.8% respectively
– Volatility surges as seen in VIX rising over 110%
– Volatility continues in 2019 as stocks globally fall with Apple falling 8% overnight
– Gold and silver likely to outperform risk assets again in 2019 (see Outlook 2019 Podcast)

Asset performance in 2018 (Finviz.com)

Gold performance in major currencies 2003 to 2018 (Goldprice.org)

Gold in USD In 2018 (GoldCore)

Gold in EUR In 2018 (GoldCore)

Gold in GBP In 2018 (GoldCore)

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