iShares Gold Strategy ETF·Financial Services
The underlying index is composed of exchange-traded gold futures contracts and one or more ETPs backed by or linked to physical gold. The fund invests in a combination of exchange-traded gold futures contracts and other exchange-traded or OTC derivatives that correlate to the investment returns of physical gold, based on the notional value of such derivative instruments and ETPs backed by or linked to physical gold, which may include the iShares Gold Trust. It is non-diversified.
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2018-06-08
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Expectations of a second round of talks between the USA and Iran have reduced demand for the US dollar as a haven.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) breaks channel support as Pakistan peace talks lift risk sentiment. Will EUR/USD and GBP/USD capitalize on the fading safe-haven demand?

Silver rally builds as soft PPI, weak dollar and falling oil lift prices, with XAGUSD targeting a 50-day MA breakout on rising rate cut bets.

The second week of April in the financial markets was influenced mostly by the 2-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, which was perceived positively by markets.

Gold pulled back amid rising rates and a stronger dollar, but history shows volatility is typical in crises. Strong margins leave miners well positioned if gold stabilizes or moves higher.

Markets are really optimistic on the two-week ceasefire, says Kevin Green, adding that indices reclaiming bullish technical support offer more relief for traders. KG still warns caution as a potential breakdown of talks can occur.