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\"Gold<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tariff-induced trade tensions and central bank manoeuvres have pushed gold prices past a historical high of $3,341 per ounce. The SPDR Gold Trust<\/strong> gained +6.46%<\/strong> in the last week as investors poured into safe haven assets amid growing concerns over inflation and trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Google Finance, as of 17 April 2025<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What does this mean for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With President Trump hinting at new tariffs on imported chips and semiconductors, tech and related sectors remain in flux, along with the broader manufacturing landscape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As ongoing trade tensions raise the possibility of more market unrest, gold becomes an enticing alternative. With the US dollar weakening to a three-year low, analysts predict that gold could hit the $3,500 per ounce mark soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For international investors whose confidence in the dollar is flagging, gold could offer some shelter amid the turmoil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defence is Your Best Offence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While equity markets are rocky now, we recommend taking a balanced approach to portfolio allocation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For investors who prefer a more hands-off approach, consider Syfe\u2019s Core Balanced portfolio, <\/strong>which is designed to be resilient during market downturns. It has an 11% allocation to gold ETFs and 50% to broad diversified bonds (50%), while providing exposure to global equity ETFs (39%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year-to-date, it has outperformed benchmarks with a +0.18%<\/strong> return against the S&P 500\u2019s -0.61%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Source: Syfe research, as of 17 April 2025<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

With an average annual return (8Y) of 5.17%, Core Balanced is a great choice for investors seeking risk mitigation and less volatility in a high-risk macro environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explore Core Balanced Portfolio<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Investors looking to invest in gold can consider the SPDR Gold Shares, the largest gold ETF with an AUM of US$99B (as of 15 April 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explore Syfe Brokerage<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Market Recap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Equity indexes see some calm after the last two weeks\u2019 turmoil. Treasuries also rally, with the 5-year note leading gains in the US government debt market. Still, uncertainty prevails with upcoming tariffs on chips and semiconductors sending these industries into flux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Events Next Week<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This week, investors will closely monitor the following key events:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Mon: –<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tue: Tesla earnings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Wed: US manufacturing and services PMIs, Singapore YoY CPI (March)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Thur: Procter & Gamble, Alphabet Inc. earnings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fri: –<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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