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Gold is a special asset that behaves differently to equities, bonds, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, making it a perfect diversifier to a portfolio.

The market spent the session waiting for Nvidia, with hedges being put on throughout the day, which is why the VIX 1-day rose from around 8 to 15.

The economic slowdown reflects a normalization after years of volatility, particularly in sectors like rural America, and should not be seen as alarming.