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2025 Metals Review & 2026 Outlook: A wild year of "Tariff Madness," AI frenzy, and Fed struggles drove Gold to $4,500 and Silver to records. We analyze the 5 themes of the "Debasement Trade" and provide Bull/Bear price forecasts for 2026 as the Supercycle intensifies. XAU/USD, XAG/USD, XPT/USD and other metals overview.

A snapshot of global markets: Precious metals are on a tear with Silver breaching $75/oz due to geopolitical risks. Japan's industrial output saw its steepest contraction since Jan 2024. Asia stocks continued their end-of-year rise, while US equities are expected to open slightly lower. The report also covers oil's weekly gain

Global equities remain resilient in 2025 despite US-China trade tensions and tariffs. Asia-Pacific leads, with South Korea’s KOSPI, Japan’s Nikkei 225, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng posting strong gains. US tech drove Nasdaq 100 performance, while a dovish Fed may favor value stocks in 2026. Key technical levels and macro drivers signal continued bullish trends for global stock markets.

Christmas Market Update: Trading volumes thin out for the holiday, yet Platinum surges to fresh all-time highs. We review the latest US labor market data, noting seasonal distortions despite the positive beat. Plus, a teaser for 2026: The looming infrastructure hurdles facing the AI chip sector.