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" ... Gold initially appeared to be playing its usual role as a buffer against a sliding market, but then it saw a huge sell-off on the last day in February. This was its biggest single-day slide since 2013 and wiped out more than two weeks’ worth of gains. The worry appears to have been that the coronavirus would impact demand for raw materials, which ebbs and flows with economic growth. Nevertheless, gold and mining companies have still been some of the top-performing this month with funds such as Ruffer Gold, BlackRock Gold & General, and Smith & Williamson Global Gold & Resources seeing strong returns. ... "
" ... If you're looking to grow your business, marketing yourself as a service provider gives some buffer to your personal availability by implying scale and structure. A service provider can hand a client off to an account manager and be mostly removed from the actual service delivery. A consultant usually has to be the relationship builder and point of contact. That said, the potential drawback of being a service provider is that the label tends to pigeonhole you into specific services, making it difficult to sell those that are not perceived to be in your wheelhouse. ... "
" ... Stocks are tricky. While bitcoin’s explosive action in 2017 was a good sign that concurrent euphoria in stocks would also be short-lived, the signaling relevance of bitcoin for stocks is probably waning. Stocks have indeed been kept afloat to some degree by the same force that pushed investors into bonds and gold – the expectation and delivery of interest-rate cuts by central banks. As such, the S&P 500 is getting expensive again and needs earnings expectations to turn upwards to justify its price. If that happens, equities will have a good buffer to volatility elsewhere. If it doesn’t happen soon, it’s unlikely stocks will be able to retain their elevation for long in an environment where bitcoin, the world’s riskiest asset, is now 50% off its high. ... "
" ... Therefore, it’s better to err on the side of caution with your projections. You can still set stretch goals to keep employees motivated, encourage your team to think creatively and identify new opportunities, but you also want to create a buffer in case of future downturns. ... "
" ... When leaders embrace these skills, they are able to create a workplace that increases positive emotions and well-being, setting the stage for success. Harnessing our own inner energy and that of teams is crucial to engagement and growth. Moreover, a positive culture also acts as a buffer against negative experiences, thereby improving the team's ability to be adapt, recalibrate and stay centered to handle any business challenges. ... "