Weekend Edition EP90: Be alert, but not alarmed…..yet
discuss the latest trends in the financial markets, focusing on gold and silver prices, economic indicators, and the implications of Japan’s new leadership.
October 2025
Closing Bell 17th October: Investors Flee to Gold Amid Credit Jitters and Trade Tensions
South Korea’s Kospi index climbed for a third consecutive session on Friday, defying regional weakness as ongoing trade discussions with the United States buoyed sentiment. The benchmark touched a fresh intraday record of 3,794.87, standing out as the only major Asian market in positive territory, while the smaller Kosdaq erased earlier gains to trade flat.
Be Alert, But Not Alarmed: Cracks Showing in Credit Markets
With so much happening in AI, precious metals, geopolitics & US politics, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day noise. But one thing that is very important to monitor is the subtle yet significant shift is emerging in credit markets that’s worth keeping on your radar.
MPC Morning Call 17th October 2025 – Regional banks lead market lower on Credit default issues
Stocks headed lower overnight, led by the banking stocks as regional banks Zions and Western Alliance revealed two problematic loans on the back of the first brands collapse. See my article on this from last week Is the First Brands Collapse a Warning Sign?
Closing Bell 16th October: Jobs Shock Fuels Rate Cut Hopes — Markets Cheer
The Australian sharemarket surged to a new intraday record on Thursday, with the S&P/ASX 200 peaking at 9109.7 before easing to 9077.8 — up 1%. Gains were driven by financials and property stocks after the jobless rate unexpectedly climbed to a four-year high of 4.5%, boosting expectations of a November rate cut.
MPC Morning Call 16th October 2025 – Upbeat bank earnings push stocks higher
Stocks resumed the rally overnight on upbeat bank earnings and rate cut hopes as US/China relations grew increasingly tense
Closing Bell 15th October: Investors cheer, ASX rallies on gold surge and bank strength
The Australian sharemarket advanced on Wednesday, lifted by strength in major banks and miners as gold prices surged to fresh record highs. The S&P/ASX 200 Index rose 0.9 per cent, or 76.2 points, to 8975.6, with nine of 11 sectors closing higher.
High Conviction: Rotation from Gold/Energy to Healthcare
Taking profits in our Gold miners and Uranium Stocks to buy U.S. healthcare ETFs could be a good strategic move as a resolution of the U.S. government shutdown (now into its 16th day, double the average shutdown) would restore market confidence and strengthens the dollar.
MPC Morning Call 15th October 2025 – Trump/China tensions keep a lid on Equities
Stocks drifted lower overnight as continued tensions between the US and China and the ongoing US Govt shutdown weighed on investor sentiment, despite positive bank earnings
Closing Bell 14th October: ASX Seesaws as Trump-China Trade Hopes Lift Miners
The Australian sharemarket fluctuated on Tuesday as optimism over renewed US-China trade dialogue and easing Middle East tensions lifted sentiment. The S&P/ASX 200 was steady at 8883 points by mid-afternoon, with strong gains in gold miners and iron ore majors offsetting weakness across most sectors.
The Scramble for Critical Minerals: A Boom for ASX Investors?
In the high-stakes world of global commodities, a new scramble is underway—one that could redefine supply chains and spark massive investment opportunities
MPC Morning Call 14th October 2025 – US/China Critical minerals scramble continues, forcing reactive Trump to TACO
Stocks bounced hard overnight as Trump walked back, then forward, then back again on his tariff threats to China as the scramble for critical minerals continues