PRECIOUS METALS | Morgan Stanley Questions Gold's Role as a Risk Management Tool

According to Jin10, Morgan Stanley has raised concerns about gold's traditional role as a risk management tool following six weeks of significant volatility in commodity prices. Amy Gower, a metals and mining strategist at Morgan Stanley, stated that gold is currently behaving more like a risk asset rather than a safe haven. Typically, gold should serve as a diversification tool within investment portfolios, but this is not currently the case. Gower acknowledged that it is 'normal' for gold to weaken following a shock, as investors often seek liquidity. However, she pointed out that gold prices are increasingly influenced by the trading activities of major holders such as central banks and ETFs.