Trump's Gold Exemption May Signal 3 Market Opportunities as $407B Flows Into Safe Havens - Markets and Politics
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Trump's Gold Exemption May Signal
3 Market Opportunities as $407B Flows Into Safe Havens

Federal policy reversals could trigger precious metals rally while mining stocks appear undervalued despite record institutional buying

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Three significant shifts are reshaping precious metals markets this week, potentially creating opportunities that many investors may overlook. Trump's tariff exemption has removed uncertainty from gold markets just as $407 billion in ETF assets reached record highs and Chinese central bank buying may provide price support above $3,600. Market analysts are watching what could develop into a significant precious metals movement.

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The gold market experienced notable changes this week as President Trump's Friday executive order exempted "bullion-related articles" from his sweeping tariff regime, potentially removing uncertainty that had affected traders for months. This policy reversal coincides with substantial institutional flows into gold ETFs and continued strategic buying from China's central bank, creating what analysts describe as bullish catalysts. Gold reached $3,633.82, up 44.97% year-over-year, while mining stocks appear to remain undervalued relative to their operational leverage to rising prices.

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Gold price reached, up 44.97% year-over-year

Policy Shifts Creating Market Volatility

Trump's September 6th executive order surprised markets by specifically excluding gold bullion, graphite, tungsten, and uranium from reciprocal tariffs, effective Monday morning. The White House fact sheet indicates this exemption addresses "national emergency" conditions and aims to protect critical supply chains after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection ruling threatened to impose 39% tariffs on Swiss gold imports. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that if the Supreme Court overturns Trump's tariff authority, "we would have to give a refund on about half the tariffs, which would be terrible for the Treasury."

"We would have to give a refund on about half the tariffs, which would be terrible for the Treasury." - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
$290B
Daily global trading volume increased after tariff clarity

Winners and Losers May Be Emerging

Physical gold appeared to benefit immediately from the tariff clarity, with spot prices reaching record highs of $3,599.89 as $290 billion in daily global trading volume increased. Mining stocks, however, continue trading approximately 25% below their 2020 peaks despite Goldman Sachs reportedly naming them a top Q4 trade recommendation, with companies like Newmont (NEM) and Barrick Gold (GOLD) potentially offering 2-3x leverage to underlying metal prices. The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) saw outstanding units decline over 20% despite what analysts view as stronger fundamentals, creating valuation disparities that some institutional investors may be exploring.

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Probability of 25-basis-point rate cut at Sept 16-17 Fed meeting

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The Federal Reserve's September 16-17 meeting carries what market pricing suggests is an 87% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut, while core inflation remains at 3.1% versus the Fed's 2% target. Meanwhile, Trump's tariff authority faces Supreme Court challenges that could potentially force policy reversals, creating ongoing uncertainty for trade-sensitive sectors. Federal appeals courts have already ruled most of Trump's global tariffs illegal, with the high court expected to make final determinations within months.

Opportunities Some May Overlook

North American gold ETF inflows of $4.1 billion in August marked the third consecutive monthly increase, with low-cost funds experiencing record year-to-date flows as institutional money moves into defensive assets. China's strategic gold purchases of 2 tonnes in August, while slower than previous months, may signal continued central bank support that could provide fundamental price floors around $3,500-3,600. The SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) attracted $2.3 billion last week alone, topping all U.S.-listed ETFs as investors appeared to seek safety amid Federal Reserve uncertainty.

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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Sources

  • [1] Original Sources from Step 1: Finance.yahoo.com Trump tariff adjustments article (09/06/2025), CNBC Goldman Sachs gold miners recommendation (09/08/2025), Kitco.com gold ETF flows and China central bank data (09/08/2025)
  • [2] Additional Verified Sources (WITH DATES): Bloomberg Trump Tariffs exemption article (09/06/2025), White House Fact Sheet on reciprocal tariffs (09/06/2025), World Gold Council August ETF flows report (09/05/2025), Trading Economics gold price data (09/08/2025), Fortune current gold price analysis (09/08/2025)
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