Investors often look to gold and silver for early warning signs of an economic collapse, but a recent analysis suggests otherwise. Despite market uncertainties, these precious metals, along with the US Dollar Index and gold futures, are not forecasting an imminent downturn.
As the final days of 2025 tick down, Wall Street saw a slight slide in stock values, while gold and silver prices edged higher. Many investors view these last-minute shifts as part of typical year-end positioning before the new trading calendar begins.
High Net Worth Advisory Group LLC recently reduced its position in SPDR Gold Shares by more than a third during the second quarter. The move, which involved selling over 2,000 shares of the popular gold-backed exchange-traded fund, reflects shifting strategies in one investment firm’s portfolio.
Gold notched a record high on Wednesday but dipped by 0.2% the following day, settling at $3,636.90 a troy ounce. Even so, it remained the fourth-highest close for the front-month contract, underscoring continued investor interest in the metal’s performance.
The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company recently cut its stake in Alamos Gold Inc. by over fourteen percent, selling more than 290,000 shares. The 13F filing submitted to the SEC reflects a shift in the institutional investor’s holdings, valued at nearly $46.25 million.
