Stock market correction leads investors to seek safe haven assets like gold and short-term Treasuries.

From Investing.com: 2025-03-14 08:28:00

Stocks fell on Thursday, March 13, closing 10.1% below the previous peak, signaling a potential correction. Gold is a bright spot, setting a new record high amidst geopolitical tensions. Short-term US Treasuries are also strong, with the iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF near a record high. Merger arbitrage strategies are performing well, as seen with the NYLI Merger Arbitrage ETF. Some commodities portfolios, like the WisdomTree Commodity Index, are showing relative strength. Foreign government bonds, especially those issued in developed and emerging markets, are benefiting from a weaker dollar. Utilities stocks remain stable and are up 2.2% for 2025.



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