MPC Morning Call 22nd October 2025 – Precious metals dumped on US/China Optimism and profit taking
Precious metals were hit 5-6% overnight as investors took profit after a mammoth 4-6 months run, while stocks were buoyed by corporate earnings.
MPC Morning Call 21st October 2025 – Stocks jump on US/China Trade peace optimism
Stocks jumped overnight as investors looked ahead to week of major quarterly earnings reports and hopes grew for the the end of U.S. shutdown as well as the prospect of a U.S.-China trade deal.
MPC Morning Call 20th October 2025 – Stocks rebound on yet another TACO
Stocks closed higher after recovering early session losses Friday, as regional banks rebounded following a recent slump on credit risks concerns and U.S.-China trade tensions eased following President Donald Trump’s softer stance on trade negotiations with China, yet another TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out)
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.
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?
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
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
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
MPC Morning Call 13th October 2025 – Stocks have worst day in 6-months as Trump pokes the Tariff war hornets’ nest
U.S. stocks experienced their steepest decline since April, after President Donald Trump threatened a “massive increase” in tariffs on Chinese imports in response to Beijing’s restrictions on rare earth exports
Is the First Brands Collapse a Warning Sign?
In early October 2025, the private credit sector was rocked by the sudden collapse of First Brands Group, a major US auto parts supplier. With over $11 billion in declared liabilities and allegations of $2.3 billion in hidden debts through opaque off-balance-sheet arrangements like receivables factoring and inventory reverse-factoring, the bankruptcy sent shockwaves through financial markets.