JPMorgan: Use Gold as a Geopolitical Hedge
As businesses navigate a world of greater market uncertainty and volatility, Grace Peters, global Head of Investment Strategy at JPMorgan Private bank says geographic diversification is key. To do so, Grace recommends buying Indian, European and Japanese stocks, and buying gold as a hedge. Grace spoke on 'The Pulse with Francine Lacqua' on Bloomberg TV.
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