
Not all that glitters is gold, but many investors flock toward shiny precious metals when uncertainty strikes.
Markets are off to a rocky start in 2025, with U.S. stocks entering a quick correction following an all-time high in February. The S&P 500 is lagging behind international equities to a degree not seen in years, and consumer surveys are showing souring sentiment amidst sticky inflation, tariff fears, and geopolitical tension.