US dollar breaking down, gold and the AUD breaking up - what does it mean for investors?

The current surge in gold prices is leading to a record high. The US dollar is falling, and the Australian dollar is rising. The key points of the attached note are as follows:

  • The US dollar looks to have peaked, in part reflecting reduced safe haven demand with more downside likely.

  • The gold price has broken out to a record high, reflecting a declining US dollar, investors demand for an inflation hedge and a fall in the opportunity cost of holding gold. More upside is likely.

  • The Australian dollar has broken higher, reflecting the declining US dollar, along with higher commodity prices and it’s likely the trend will remain up.

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