16/10/2025 Daily Reports
Gold & Silver Hitting Records — Wall Street Predicts More
Gold just broke past $4,000 / oz for the first time ever, and is trading north of $4,220 /
- Silver isn’t far behind — it’s trading above $52.5 / oz, at multi-decade highs.
- Other precious metals are soaring too: platinum +85%, palladium +75%+ so far this year.
- Key drivers behind the rally:
• Rising expectations of U.S. Fed interest rate cuts
• Growing geopolitical and trade tensions, especially U.S.–China friction
• Weakening U.S. dollar and concerns over fiat currency debasement
• Strong demand from central banks and investors seeking “safe-haven” assets
What’s Next?
- This surge in precious metals signals more than panic—it hints at a deep-seated revaluation of risk and trust in conventional safe havens.
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Nikkei prints fresh record as yen weakens; Germany’s ZEW sentiment rises less than expected; U.S. futures advance ahead of ZEW and bank earnings
- Global equities are trading with a general ‘risk-on’ tone, with Asia leading the charge. Japan’s Nikkei index hit a new record high, tracking U.S. chip stocks and fuelled by persistent optimism surrounding the new pro-stimulus LDP leader Sanae Takaichi.¹ The yen’s slide to 150.6 against the dollar continues to boost the outlook for profitability in Japan’s vast export sector, even though the finance minister is warning about foreign exchange volatility.
- Meanwhile, firm August household spending of 2.3% adds a positive domestic backdrop. U.S. futures are slightly firmer, with the market focusing on the start of Q3 bank earnings this week, which will provide insight into credit trends. Mega-cap tech continues to gain momentum, supported by AMD’s recent OpenAI chip deal. Germany’s factory orders unexpectedly rebounded by 1.2% month-on-month in August, which is a welcome sign that alleviates some recession fears and provides a positive outlook for European industrials.
- However, the latest ZEW Economic Sentiment Index rose by less than expected, reaching 23.9 in October. This indicates that, although financial analysts are optimistic about the future, the current economic situation remains weak.³ The European risk mood is also being bolstered by LVMH’s robust earnings report, which revealed increased demand in China. This has boosted the luxury sector and provided a general boost to the DAX.
