Last year, Astra Worldwide advised clients to invest in bonds due to favorable market conditions. Expected interest rate cuts created an opportunity for bonds, as lower rates typically increase bond prices. In the second half of 2024, inflation further fell, leading to rate cuts globally. As a result, bond investments performed well, and our clients benefited.
Now with U.S. President Donald Trump back in office, economic conditions are shifting. His trade policies include tariffs, which increase import costs. Businesses often pass these costs to consumers, driving inflation higher. Markets now face uncertainty due to his unpredictable stance on tariffs.
U.S. inflation remains at 3%, and the Federal Reserve has paused rate cuts, already causing some volatility in bond prices. If inflation rises again, bonds may lose appeal, leading investors to seek alternative stores of value like gold.
Gold: A Historical Safe Haven in Uncertain Times
Gold has historically performed well in uncertain times due to its historical stability and ability to retain value. It has also served as a store of value for thousands of years, is universally recognized, and does not corrode, making it a reliable medium of exchange. This is why investors prefer it to protect wealth.
Looking back at Trump’s first term (2017–2021), gold prices rose 55%, driven by:
- The U.S.-China trade war, which increased market uncertainty and pushed investors toward gold.
- The 2020 pandemic, when stimulus measures, rate cuts, and global economic slowdown drove gold prices higher.
Trump 2.0: More trade wars, market volatility, and uncertainty
Trump’s foreign policy on China, Iran, and Russia could heighten geopolitical risks, reinforcing gold’s role as a safe-haven asset. In early February, when he announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico and later paused them, gold prices saw an uptick due to uncertainties. Read our article on this here (https://www.astraworldwide.com/post/trump-makes-markets-wobble-but-astra-keeps-its-balance).
If new trade wars or sanctions arise, central banks and investors may move more capital into gold
Secure Your Wealth with Gold Through Astra Worldwide
Gold is becoming a strong alternative to bonds, especially in recent months. And the good news is that Astra Worldwide offers access to gold investments through platforms offering cost-effective ETFs like iShares Physical Gold, which tracks gold prices.
If you want to diversify your investments and grow a diversified and actively managed portfolio in an unpredictable world, you’ve come to the right place. Astra Worldwide’s professional Financial Advisors are here to help secure your portfolio for you and your loved ones during these uncertain times.
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