🟡 S&P 500 vs Gold: Ratio Hits Lowest Since 2014
The S&P 500 measured in ounces of gold has fallen to 1.39, its lowest since 2014. Gold’s performance has significantly outpaced the index, signaling potential market volatility and highlighting gold’s role as a forward-looking safe-haven asset.
📈 Key Highlights
S&P 500/Gold ratio: 1.39 (lowest since 2014).
Ratio fell -48% since 2022 (-1.26 points).
Gold rallied +180%, S&P 500 gained +45% over the same period.
Historically, a ratio below 1.5 often precedes significant market volatility.
Gold continues to act as a leading indicator for market conditions.
🔍 Expert Insight
The declining S&P 500/Gold ratio underscores gold’s predictive power and suggests investors prepare for heightened volatility in equities.
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