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Geopolitical risk can push gold higher from here, but at $4,690/oz, you are no longer in a “normal fundamentals” market. You are in a risk-premium + currency-credibility market, where upside can extend further than many expect, but pullbacks can also be violent. Here’s the clean way to frame it. 1) How much further can geopolitics drive gold? Geopolitics drives the “fear bid”, but it needs follow-through Gold rallies hardest when geopolitics evolves from: headline risk → to policy risk (tariffs, sanctions, trade retaliation) policy risk → to capital flight / currency hedging currency hedging → to central bank demand and retail panic bids At this point, the move looks like it is being powered by policy credibility concerns + devaluation hedging, not just “war headlines”. That is why it can

Gold's relentless charge shows no signs of slowing, blasting past $4,670 per ounce today amid escalating geopolitical fireworks from Trump's Greenland annexation threats and tariff barrages on European allies. 😲 This fresh all-time high marks a 1.68% daily jump, capping a 5.11% monthly surge and an eye-popping 72.38% gain over the past year – turning the yellow metal into a safe-haven supernova as investors flee dollar dips and inflation jitters. With DXY weakening to 94 and Fed cuts unlocking 87% odds for more easing, gold's structural boom from CB hoards hitting 900 tonnes and debasement fears amid fiscal dominance keeps the rally roaring. Emerging markets add nitro, with India's imports up 20% on wedding frenzy fueling global demand waves. But Trump's 10% levy on Denmark, Norway, and si

Gold has been a winner .. is it a signal of times ahead?

If 2025 was bad, 2026 has started on a much worser note. In the very first fortnight of Jan 2026, geopolitical risk has become the primary catalyst driving gold toward the $5,000/oz milestone. Recent developments with respect to Greenland and the EU-US standoff suggest that further escalation of the current "trade war" and leadership crises could very well propel gold an additional 15% to 30% from current levels defined by three critical geopolitical and macroeconomic drivers viz. Tariff Escalation through the 10% set for 1-Feb rising to 25% in June if US bid for Greenland is blocked;  risk of retaliation by EU & impact on gold:m due to eroding confidence in the dollar. To add to this confusion, we have the threat on Powell, again cause by Trump. Also the targeting

Gold at $4.7k isn't really about Greenland its about the classic threesome.. currency debasement vibes, policy uncertainty and everyone suddenly remembering why gold exists When it gets wobbly with rates, leadership, and trade rules gold stops acting like a commodity and starts acting like a referendum on trust. Geopolitics doesn't need to explode to push it higher — it just needs to stay unresolved. So can risk drive it further? Sure. But the real fuel is macro fatigue. Every new so called temporary policy shock quietly becomes permanent and good ole gold just keeps re-pricing that reality. $4,700 isn't fear buying it's insurance buying! 

Gold prices recently reached historical highs, with COMEX gold futures touching $4,698, nearing the key $4,700 level. The rally in gold prices is primarily driven by several factors: Geopolitical Tensions: The Greenland dispute is a significant factor. Concerns over geopolitical rifts potentially ending NATO, disrupting global order, and harming the US dollar are prompting investors to shift funds to safe-haven assets like gold. US-Iran Tensions: Threats of tariffs by former President Trump on countries doing business with Iran and the ongoing situation with Iran exacerbate geopolitical concerns, pushing gold prices higher. Concerns over Fed Independence: A criminal investigation involving Federal Reserve Chair Powell has raised market concerns about the Fed's independence, weakening the d

While there is much discussion around commodity responses to geopolitical impacts in the near-term, the long-term should be the real focus. Unravelling detrimental impacts from the current administration will take far longer to achieve than it did to inflict, future administrations left to fix damage both reputational and economic. Commodities, such as gold will remain attractive as a hedge against future uncertainties and global pressures resulting from the current environment.

Even the rebalancing by Bloomberg commodity index comes to nothing in the face of the uncertainty created by Trump… sigh…😮‍💨 I would never have imagined I would appreciate the chaos for my portfolio... Now that the rebalancing was done and dusted, it’s now purely about demand and supply. So who is telling the truth about the perceived or real demand? How much is speculative hot money and how much is attributed to the squeeze? Will silver price correct or will it continue to ramp up? The uptrend is very much intact from the chart perspective, so I would expect the price of both silver and gold continues to increase. Platinum and palladium are like two accompanying mates that follow the trend in both silver and gold. If it is normal time, I would have expected silver price to consolidat

Silver’s sharp drop looks more like a healthy reset than a trend break. Positioning had become crowded, and the pullback is flushing out weak hands. As long as real rates stabilize and industrial demand holds, the longer-term case remains intact.

If I had USD 1,000 (long-term SRS mindset) ✅ My allocation (simple & practical) • $600 → SPDR S&P 500 ETF (S27) Main growth engine • $200 → SPDR Straits Times Index ETF (ES3) Home bias + dividends • $100 → Lion-Phillip S-REIT ETF (CLR) Income + diversification • $100 → SPDR Gold Shares (GSD) Hedge & peace of mind I would skip bonds (A35) at this stage unless I’m near retirement. Why not more gold? I do like gold, but: • It protects, it doesn’t compound • Over long horizons, equities do the heavy lifting • Gold works best at 5–10%, not 30–40% Your instinct to include gold is good — just don’t overdo it. 3 Key Takeaways (the important part) 1️⃣ SRS money should chase growth first Because it’s locked up long-term, 📈 Equities (especially S&P 500) matter far more than bonds or g

Will reset, then move up again

Silver is far from done. There is a global shortage that cannot be resolved in the medium term. So I'll be buying the dips. But while everyone is frothing over gold and silver prices. They are not focused on the bigger picture.  That my tiger friends is copper. So the future reality in the short to medium term is the massive requirement for new data centers and thus also new power generation infrastructure. So while the gold and silver resources required for data centers can be measured in 10s of kilograms, the copper requirements are measured in the 1000s of kilograms. For a single data center. More and more I get questions from my fellow tigers asking how am I increasing my wealth so quickly. copper is a clear example. It's obvious to me, but clearly not that obvious to others. 

Buckle up, metal maniacs! Silver just took a nosedive, shedding over 5% in a flash before markets even woke up. 😱 But hold your horses—is this the death knell for the silver squeeze, or just a cheeky breather before it blasts off again? Let's dive deep into the chaos with fresh insights straight from the trenches. 🌟 First off, spot silver's chilling around $90 per ounce right now, clawing back from a brutal low near $86 after peaking at a mind-blowing $93.75. 📉 Why the tumble? Blame it on the Trump crew hitting pause on those hefty tariffs for critical minerals like silver and platinum. Instead of slapping on broad import taxes, they're opting for cozy bilateral chats to secure supplies. 📜 This eases the global tightness that's been squeezing prices sky-high, potentially unleashing outflow

It should be a temporary pullback for a few days and Silver will continue to be bullish as demand is note than supply globally. Don't be deterred by thr pullback for a few days. 

Silver free fall, I don't think so. After a significant rally, it is experiencing a sharp pullback. Could be more likely due to profit taking

Silver’s -5% Freefall: A "Rug Pull" or the Ultimate Buy Signal? 📉🐂 Silver(SImain) iShares Silver Trust(SLV) Gold(GCmain) The "Trump Trade" just claimed its latest victim: the Silver bulls. Spot Silver tanked 5% pre-market today, wiping out weeks of gains in a single session. The catalyst? The Trump administration officially paused broad tariffs on key minerals (including silver) to pursue bilateral talks instead. For weeks, speculators were piling into silver, betting that U.S. tariffs would lock out foreign supply and create a massive "domestic squeeze." That narrative just evaporated. But before you panic-sell your position, you need to understand why this drop is happening—and why Wall Street banks like Citi are quietly telling clients to stay constructive. Here is the deep dive on the

Silver prices have double in few months. What if it doubles again and you miss the train? $ProShares Ultra Silver(AGQ)$  Oh.. I even got a few silver coins to hide in my closet. Here are my thoughts on silver: Silver prices are entering 2026 with explosive momentum, surging past $90 per ounce and sparking forecasts of a potential run toward $200 by year-end. Analysts cite tightening physical supply, robust industrial demand, and safe-haven flows amid geopolitical tensions as catalysts for this rally. Current levels: Silver trades near $89–91 per ounce in early 2026. Forecasts: Models project silver could hit $200 by late 2026, with longer-term targets stretching toward $250 in 2027 and $300 by 2028. Why do I thin

Some pull back before hitting new high $100

all in

Factors Influencing Silver's Price Movements 1. Recent Price Movement The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) is currently trading at $83.32, down 1.47% today. It has recently experienced a sharp pullback from record highs, after soaring past $82 per ounce, before witnessing a steep 14% decline on Monday. However, it saw significant gains in 2025, rallying 152%, and extended its gains by another 13% in the first week of 2026. 2. Tariff Discussions Easing Tariff Risks: The Trump administration paused broad tariffs on key minerals, including silver, opting for bilateral talks. Citigroup anticipates silver will likely avoid U.S. tariffs, which could encourage metal outflows from U.S. warehouses and relieve global tightness. Potential Future Tariffs: Silver's addition to the U.S. Critical Minerals List

Geopolitical risk can push gold higher from here, but at $4,690/oz, you are no longer in a “normal fundamentals” market. You are in a risk-premium + currency-credibility market, where upside can extend further than many expect, but pullbacks can also be violent. Here’s the clean way to frame it. 1) How much further can geopolitics drive gold? Geopolitics drives the “fear bid”, but it needs follow-through Gold rallies hardest when geopolitics evolves from: headline risk → to policy risk (tariffs, sanctions, trade retaliation) policy risk → to capital flight / currency hedging currency hedging → to central bank demand and retail panic bids At this point, the move looks like it is being powered by policy credibility concerns + devaluation hedging, not just “war headlines”. That is why it can

Gold's relentless charge shows no signs of slowing, blasting past $4,670 per ounce today amid escalating geopolitical fireworks from Trump's Greenland annexation threats and tariff barrages on European allies. 😲 This fresh all-time high marks a 1.68% daily jump, capping a 5.11% monthly surge and an eye-popping 72.38% gain over the past year – turning the yellow metal into a safe-haven supernova as investors flee dollar dips and inflation jitters. With DXY weakening to 94 and Fed cuts unlocking 87% odds for more easing, gold's structural boom from CB hoards hitting 900 tonnes and debasement fears amid fiscal dominance keeps the rally roaring. Emerging markets add nitro, with India's imports up 20% on wedding frenzy fueling global demand waves. But Trump's 10% levy on Denmark, Norway, and si

Even the rebalancing by Bloomberg commodity index comes to nothing in the face of the uncertainty created by Trump… sigh…😮‍💨 I would never have imagined I would appreciate the chaos for my portfolio... Now that the rebalancing was done and dusted, it’s now purely about demand and supply. So who is telling the truth about the perceived or real demand? How much is speculative hot money and how much is attributed to the squeeze? Will silver price correct or will it continue to ramp up? The uptrend is very much intact from the chart perspective, so I would expect the price of both silver and gold continues to increase. Platinum and palladium are like two accompanying mates that follow the trend in both silver and gold. If it is normal time, I would have expected silver price to consolidat

Gold prices recently reached historical highs, with COMEX gold futures touching $4,698, nearing the key $4,700 level. The rally in gold prices is primarily driven by several factors: Geopolitical Tensions: The Greenland dispute is a significant factor. Concerns over geopolitical rifts potentially ending NATO, disrupting global order, and harming the US dollar are prompting investors to shift funds to safe-haven assets like gold. US-Iran Tensions: Threats of tariffs by former President Trump on countries doing business with Iran and the ongoing situation with Iran exacerbate geopolitical concerns, pushing gold prices higher. Concerns over Fed Independence: A criminal investigation involving Federal Reserve Chair Powell has raised market concerns about the Fed's independence, weakening the d

If 2025 was bad, 2026 has started on a much worser note. In the very first fortnight of Jan 2026, geopolitical risk has become the primary catalyst driving gold toward the $5,000/oz milestone. Recent developments with respect to Greenland and the EU-US standoff suggest that further escalation of the current "trade war" and leadership crises could very well propel gold an additional 15% to 30% from current levels defined by three critical geopolitical and macroeconomic drivers viz. Tariff Escalation through the 10% set for 1-Feb rising to 25% in June if US bid for Greenland is blocked;  risk of retaliation by EU & impact on gold:m due to eroding confidence in the dollar. To add to this confusion, we have the threat on Powell, again cause by Trump. Also the targeting

Gold at $4.7k isn't really about Greenland its about the classic threesome.. currency debasement vibes, policy uncertainty and everyone suddenly remembering why gold exists When it gets wobbly with rates, leadership, and trade rules gold stops acting like a commodity and starts acting like a referendum on trust. Geopolitics doesn't need to explode to push it higher — it just needs to stay unresolved. So can risk drive it further? Sure. But the real fuel is macro fatigue. Every new so called temporary policy shock quietly becomes permanent and good ole gold just keeps re-pricing that reality. $4,700 isn't fear buying it's insurance buying! 

Gold has been a winner .. is it a signal of times ahead?

While there is much discussion around commodity responses to geopolitical impacts in the near-term, the long-term should be the real focus. Unravelling detrimental impacts from the current administration will take far longer to achieve than it did to inflict, future administrations left to fix damage both reputational and economic. Commodities, such as gold will remain attractive as a hedge against future uncertainties and global pressures resulting from the current environment.

Silver’s sharp drop looks more like a healthy reset than a trend break. Positioning had become crowded, and the pullback is flushing out weak hands. As long as real rates stabilize and industrial demand holds, the longer-term case remains intact.

Buckle up, metal maniacs! Silver just took a nosedive, shedding over 5% in a flash before markets even woke up. 😱 But hold your horses—is this the death knell for the silver squeeze, or just a cheeky breather before it blasts off again? Let's dive deep into the chaos with fresh insights straight from the trenches. 🌟 First off, spot silver's chilling around $90 per ounce right now, clawing back from a brutal low near $86 after peaking at a mind-blowing $93.75. 📉 Why the tumble? Blame it on the Trump crew hitting pause on those hefty tariffs for critical minerals like silver and platinum. Instead of slapping on broad import taxes, they're opting for cozy bilateral chats to secure supplies. 📜 This eases the global tightness that's been squeezing prices sky-high, potentially unleashing outflow

If I had USD 1,000 (long-term SRS mindset) ✅ My allocation (simple & practical) • $600 → SPDR S&P 500 ETF (S27) Main growth engine • $200 → SPDR Straits Times Index ETF (ES3) Home bias + dividends • $100 → Lion-Phillip S-REIT ETF (CLR) Income + diversification • $100 → SPDR Gold Shares (GSD) Hedge & peace of mind I would skip bonds (A35) at this stage unless I’m near retirement. Why not more gold? I do like gold, but: • It protects, it doesn’t compound • Over long horizons, equities do the heavy lifting • Gold works best at 5–10%, not 30–40% Your instinct to include gold is good — just don’t overdo it. 3 Key Takeaways (the important part) 1️⃣ SRS money should chase growth first Because it’s locked up long-term, 📈 Equities (especially S&P 500) matter far more than bonds or g

Silver’s -5% Freefall: A "Rug Pull" or the Ultimate Buy Signal? 📉🐂 Silver(SImain) iShares Silver Trust(SLV) Gold(GCmain) The "Trump Trade" just claimed its latest victim: the Silver bulls. Spot Silver tanked 5% pre-market today, wiping out weeks of gains in a single session. The catalyst? The Trump administration officially paused broad tariffs on key minerals (including silver) to pursue bilateral talks instead. For weeks, speculators were piling into silver, betting that U.S. tariffs would lock out foreign supply and create a massive "domestic squeeze." That narrative just evaporated. But before you panic-sell your position, you need to understand why this drop is happening—and why Wall Street banks like Citi are quietly telling clients to stay constructive. Here is the deep dive on the

Metals Are Going Parabolic — Is the 2026 Supercycle Already Priced In? 2025 has undeniably been the year of the "Hard Asset." While Gold grabbed the headlines early on, the second half of the year has seen a violent rotation into the laggards: Silver, Platinum, and Palladium have all engaged catch-up mode. Many analysts (myself included) were eyeing 2026 as the true "Year of Metals." But here is the problem with consensus: The market is a forward-looking machine. The gains we expected to see unfold slowly over the next 12 months are being front-loaded right now. This creates a dangerous environment where FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) begins to erode the risk/reward ratio. If you are staring at vertical charts wondering if you should pile in, or sitting on massive profits wondering if you shou

Silver Flips Nvidia. The Milestone Is Historic—But Is the Best Yet to Come? 2026 has flipped the script. Mega-cap tech is no longer leading. Year to date, the QQQ is flat (-0.08%), the SPY is barely positive (+0.68%), while IWM is up +5.28%—a clear shift away from large-cap growth. The most striking signal: $XAG/USD (XAGUSD.FX)$ has overtaken $NVIDIA(NVDA)$   to become the second most valuable asset globally. Silver is up +25.30% YTD, while Nvidia is down -3.53% and $Alphabet(GOOG)$   is up just +5.89%. This isn't a marginal rotation—it's a regime change. Capital is moving out of crowded tech leaders and into hard assets, with si

Factors Influencing Silver's Price Movements 1. Recent Price Movement The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) is currently trading at $83.32, down 1.47% today. It has recently experienced a sharp pullback from record highs, after soaring past $82 per ounce, before witnessing a steep 14% decline on Monday. However, it saw significant gains in 2025, rallying 152%, and extended its gains by another 13% in the first week of 2026. 2. Tariff Discussions Easing Tariff Risks: The Trump administration paused broad tariffs on key minerals, including silver, opting for bilateral talks. Citigroup anticipates silver will likely avoid U.S. tariffs, which could encourage metal outflows from U.S. warehouses and relieve global tightness. Potential Future Tariffs: Silver's addition to the U.S. Critical Minerals List

Silver is far from done. There is a global shortage that cannot be resolved in the medium term. So I'll be buying the dips. But while everyone is frothing over gold and silver prices. They are not focused on the bigger picture.  That my tiger friends is copper. So the future reality in the short to medium term is the massive requirement for new data centers and thus also new power generation infrastructure. So while the gold and silver resources required for data centers can be measured in 10s of kilograms, the copper requirements are measured in the 1000s of kilograms. For a single data center. More and more I get questions from my fellow tigers asking how am I increasing my wealth so quickly. copper is a clear example. It's obvious to me, but clearly not that obvious to others. 

At this point, it finally feels possible to roughly tell what Trump is trying to do.He first took the extraordinary step of seizing Venezuela’s president, threw Venezuela into turmoil, and wrecked its economy. He then threatened to launch military strikes against Iran, and just the day before yesterday issued a security alert telling all U.S. citizens in Iran to leave immediately, building momentum as if a real military operation were about to begin. A simple tally of the countries Trump has threatened or actually acted against since the start of January 2026 is startling: in just half a month, the U.S. president has made threatening statements or taken coercive actions targeting 11 countries/regions.So what is he trying to do? The answer lies in the U.S. Dollar Index standing at the edge

Silver prices have double in few months. What if it doubles again and you miss the train? $ProShares Ultra Silver(AGQ)$  Oh.. I even got a few silver coins to hide in my closet. Here are my thoughts on silver: Silver prices are entering 2026 with explosive momentum, surging past $90 per ounce and sparking forecasts of a potential run toward $200 by year-end. Analysts cite tightening physical supply, robust industrial demand, and safe-haven flows amid geopolitical tensions as catalysts for this rally. Current levels: Silver trades near $89–91 per ounce in early 2026. Forecasts: Models project silver could hit $200 by late 2026, with longer-term targets stretching toward $250 in 2027 and $300 by 2028. Why do I thin

📈 $Straits Times Index(STI.SI)$ Soared 22.67% in 2025—January 2026 Sees Fresh All-Time HighsYear-to-date, the top 5 performing sectors are Mineral Resources, Industrial Goods, Software & IT Services, Industrial & Commercial Services, and Automobiles & Auto Parts.We've identified 8 SGX darlings that local investors are laser-focused on right now. From $DBS(D05.SI)$ 's digital dominance to $STI ETF(ES3.SI)$ 's AI infrastructure pivot and Keppel's asset-light transformation, these aren't just familiar names—they're battle-tested wealth compounding machines.Ready to uncover which stocks are flashing entry signals and which need patience?Let's dive

🌟 Buckle up, folks! Gold just smashed through $4,600 per ounce, hitting a jaw-dropping $4,644 today amid boiling US-Iran tensions. With protests raging in Iran, over 2,400 lives lost in brutal crackdowns, and Trump slapping 25% tariffs on anyone trading with Tehran while hinting at "strong action" like airstrikes or cyber hits, safe-haven fever is in overdrive. Oil's jumping too—WTI crude spiked nearly 3% to $61 a barrel yesterday on supply disruption fears from escalating rhetoric. 😱🚀 But is this pure panic or rock-solid fundamentals? Let's break it down: Fear Factor on Steroids 🛡️: Geopolitical storms are whipping up the frenzy. Trump's warnings of military moves if Iran executes more protesters, coupled with Iran's defiant "ready for war or talks" stance, have investors scrambling for c