Sanjay Bembalkar, Head of Equities at Union Asset Management, advises investors to consider gold ETFs for safer, liquid portfolios without emotional ties. In light of geopolitical uncertainties and monetary changes, gold’s negative correlation with equities and debt makes it a valuable long-term strategic asset. Bembalkar suggests a 15-25% gold allocation for retail investors.
US stock futures jump, dollar gains on tariff ruling
American stock futures saw a rise. The dollar’s value increased after a US court blocked Donald Trump’s global tariffs. The court considered the tariffs illegal.