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Nov 2024
12m 29s

It’s US election day

JULIUS BAER
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Yesterday
Trump deepens dollar woes while gold jumps
A whirlwind week in global markets — and it’s only Wednesday. The dollar plunges, the Swiss franc hits multi‑year highs, and gold and silver seem unstoppable. Equity markets touch new records as investors brace for mega‑cap tech earnings and the Fed’s rate decision after market c ... Show More
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Yesterday
The View Beyond: Is the precious metals mania set to continue?
After a remarkable 2025, gold and silver have surged to new highs in early 2026, driven by a complex mix of geopolitical developments and speculative flows. What is fuelling this rally, can it continue, and how should investors position themselves in these volatile markets?In thi ... Show More
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The music plays in FX and precious metals
Markets opened the week with a weaker US dollar and sharp gains in gold and silver. Precious metals broke key levels, with gold rising as high USD 5,100 and silver to over USD 112 an ounce. Equities and bonds were relatively calm, but global stocks are still near record highs. Ch ... Show More
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