The Birkin Effect: Why Luxury Bags Are Beating Wall Street and Gold Globally

The Birkin Effect: Why Luxury Bags Are Beating Wall Street and Gold Globally

In the world of high fashion, the Hermès Birkin bag has emerged as a symbol of luxury and a compelling investment asset. Recent analysis suggests that these iconic handbags may offer better returns than traditional investments like stocks and gold.​ According to a 2016 study by Baghunter, a leading online marketplace for luxury handbags, Hermès Birkin bags have appreciated globally at an average annual rate of 14.2 percent over the past 35 years…

Gold Doesn’t Fall So Much As Stall

Gold Doesn’t Fall So Much As Stall Gold’s trendline has nearly rotated from negative back to positive, but again, there’s that darn weekly parabolic Short trend with which to contend.  However, more daunting in the graphic are the blue dots for the S&P 500 ... Mark Mead Baillie Sun, 06/01/2025

Gold Reasserts Safe Haven Status, But Bitcoin's Path May Be Brighter: Analysts - WorldNL Magazine

In brief Gold has outpaced Bitcoin in recent days, reversing an earlier May trend. Gold has surged by roughly 27% year-to-date, while Bitcoin is up about 12%. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have collected more cash than their gold counterparts in recent weeks. Bitcoin sank on Thursday and Friday, continuing its decline for much of the past week as investors pivoted away from the world's most valuable cryptocurrency in favor of the most traditiona…

Gold Reasserts Safe Haven Status, But Bitcoin's Path May Be Brighter: Analysts

Gold has outperformed Bitcoin in recent days and for much of 2025, although Bitcoin's prospects are likely brighter, say analysts.