HSBC strategists say gold can keep benefiting from the 'debasement trade' of shifting into hard assets as debt and inflation concerns linger, even after its recent weakness from above USD5,000 per ounce. But gold has not protected investors against recent stock pullbacks, largely moving in tandem with equities, as margin calls can force leveraged holders to sell. HSBC expects gold to stay rangebound near term amid high real yields and a strong dollar, though diversification demand, central bank buying and ETF inflows should support prices over the medium term. HSBC's James Steel cited strong institutional demand in China, with the Shanghai Gold Exchange premium around $20, and said the late-January peak near $5,400 per ounce came after a run-up he called 'a little robust'. The strategists conclude investors should diversify, since no single asset can weather every type of market stress.
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Original headline: Gold is no silver bullet and isnt hedging against equity drawdowns , but debasement trade should continue – HSBC
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