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French markets have found some relief after the first round of its latest election, with stocks recovering somewhat and bond yields falling after reaching a 12-year high. But no matter which side wins in France, the market is afraid that an increase in unsustainable spending could be the common denominator.
The amount of gold held by Europe-based ETFs hit a record high in the first quarter of 2019, according to a report by the World Gold Council. European funds now hold 1,121.4 tons of gold. The WGC pinpoints three primary drivers of European gold investment.
Humans are by nature somewhat myopic. We tend to focus primarily on what is right in front of us and filter out things further removed. As a result, we can sometimes overlook important factors. As Americans, we generally devote most of our attention on American policy. We follow political maneuverings in Washington D.C., study the […]
