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Why is the supply of bullion in London drying up while stocks in New York are at record levels?
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The Nasdaq was the week's best performing major equity index (up almost 3%) followed by the S&P 500. The laggard was Small Caps which ended the week unchanged. Growth stocks outperformed value shares as Technology, Energy, & Materials all outperformed with only the Healthcare sector in the red for the week. Stocks had their best day of the week on Thursday, largely in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to not introduce new global tariffs, instead signing an order that—following further study—could lead to the implementation of reciprocal tariffs on a country-by-country basis by April 1.
With long-term U.S. real yields hitting cycle highs near 2.5%, the Trump administration’s initiatives aim to restore fiscal credibility and lower borrowing costs—but execution risks remain high. Meanwhile, global central banks and markets react to inflation surprises, BOE rate cuts, and deepening trade tensions.
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