The AAA Model continues to rank equities as the strongest trending assets, reinforcing our confidence to stay invested even amid growing uncertainty. China’s rapid climb in the Model has reignited interest in Emerging Markets, with recent PBOC stimulus fueling their best monthly gains in nearly a year. However, skeptics caution that without deeper reforms, the rally may be brief. Meanwhile, gold remains a reliable hedge, topping the Model alongside equities—an ideal buffer as volatility looms.
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