- Markets endured significant volatility this week, beginning with a sharp sell-off on Tuesday, driven by escalating US-EU trade tensions over Greenland.
- Wall Street rebounded on Thursday, with the Nasdaq gaining 1% and the S&P 500 climbing 0.7%, after President Trump walked back tariff threats.
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Safe-haven assets continued their ascent, with gold closing above $4,900/oz for the first time, and silver surged to a new record high just shy of $100/oz.
- Gold stocks remain well positioned to benefit from a macro environment marked by persistent inflation, a weaker dollar, and geopolitical uncertainty.
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New Tariff Threats and Headline Volatility Rock Markets |
Source: Raymond James, Bloomberg, FactSet
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Global Geopolitical Volatility Drives Safe-Haven Rally |
The start of 2026 brought significant turbulence to global markets as a U.S.-Europe trade war escalation over Greenland triggered a global sell-off, erasing early gains posted by the S&P 500. The geopolitical standoff was significant enough to move the needle on major indices, with the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite falling 2.3% and the benchmark S&P 500 declining 2% in a single session. The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) surged above the 20 threshold, marking its highest level in nearly two months and signaling just how jittery and reactive the market had become to headline risks. Investors are navigating the persistent uncertainty by quietly rotating into safe-haven assets and seeking quantitatively driven strategies for stability and growth—key components of the Alpha Picks strategy—as fund flows into regions such as Europe and emerging markets outpace those into U.S.-listed equities.
There’s more to unpack from this week’s market activity. You can find the expanded analysis in the full recap. |
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