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Deal or No Deal: Brexit Uncertainty Is Good for Gold

Deal or No Deal: Brexit Uncertainty Is Good for Gold

On June 23, 2016, the world was caught by surprise when British citizens voted to leave the European Union (HEDJ) (VGK). Currency and equity markets were in turmoil as a result of the exit decision, while safe-haven assets including the US dollar, the Japanese yen, and gold surged. After almost two years, the uncertainty related to Brexit could again come in as a support for gold and other precious metals.