Investors reassess traditional safe havens as geopolitical turbulence raises questions about gold, bonds and currency resilienceExecutive summary: A Handelsblatt analysis examined the historical performance of gold, bonds and currencies during major stock market crashes over the past 100 years, amid current US policy-driven market unease. Understanding which assets have proven stable in crises helps investors allocate capital more effectively and anticipate shifts in demand for safe‑haven instruments. Global investors, asset managers, and policymakers monitoring market stress; the article cites historical data and contemporary market sentiment. If volatility persists, inflows into gold and sovereign bonds may rise; conversely, a stabilization of oil prices and geopolitical tensions could reduce safe‑haven pressure and redirect capital toward equities and emerging markets.The Handelsblatt piece reviews a century of market crashes to identify which assets—gold, government bonds and foreign currencies—have historically held their value. It does so against a backdrop of heightened US policy uncertainty that has spooked global investors and prompted a fresh look at portfolio protection. While the article does not predict future moves, it highlights the enduring debate over the reliability of classic havens when equities falter.Connected developmentsNahostkonflikt: Ölpreise fallen weiter - Brent rutscht auf VorkriegsniveauQatar Signs Crude Deal With Taiwan as Gulf Oil Trade RecoversInvestimenti a caccia di nuove rotteOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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