Gold: The Most Unloved But Best-Performing Asset Class?

Published on February 28, 2025

Trade war fears and disappointing data have sparked a flood of defensive buying activity in consumer staples, utilities, and healthcare stocks.

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Social Security Contractors Cut Off as DOGE Targets Agency

February 28, 2025
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Chicago PMI Contracts for 15th Consecutive Month

February 28, 2025
The Chicago Purchasing Managers’ Index (Chicago Business Barometer) rose for a second straight month in February but remains historically low. The index increased to 45.5 from 39.5 in January, surpassing the 40.5 forecast. The index remained in contraction territory for a 15th consecutive month.