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10/09/2026

US CPI & PPI
MAIN CORE DIFFERENCES AND WHAT ARE THEY AND WHY DO THEY MATTER

There are two inflationary measures in our economy, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI). CPI is a measure of the total value of goods and services consumers have bought over a specified period, while PPI is a measure of inflation from the perspective of producers.

The change in the price of goods affects every consumer, whether you are purchasing common goods such as milk and eggs or buying a big-ticket item that is highly sensitive to interest rates. Therefore, inflation-related data is one of the few releases that directly applies to the daily cost of living, unlike many other economic indicators such as Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), confidence surveys, and even Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Both PPI and CPI are considered key data releases, meaning the monthly indicator is heavily scrutinized by traders, since they are used by the Federal Reserve to assess developments in the economy.

The Federal Reserve is a dual-mandated central bank, which means it is under considerable pressure to strike a balance between inflation and the jobs market. As a result, any unexpected fluctuations in leading economic indicators are often referenced by members of the Fed during speeches or public events in order to manage market expectations.

Since PPI measures the costs of producing consumer goods, and commodity and food prices directly affect retail pricing, PPI is seen as a good pre-indicator of inflationary pressures.

08/09/2026

𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒔

How are you and your beloved family. Wanted to touch base and feed you with updates on global markets.

𝑬𝒙𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 & 𝑰𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒚 𝑼𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆

Over the past eight weeks, our analytical models have consistently signaled a bullish outlook for precious metals and select digital assets. Through rigorous algorithmic forecasting and quantitative analysis, we identified an impending upward breakout in gold and silver bullion, concurrent with continued strength in Bitcoin. This projection was grounded in a comprehensive evaluation of macroeconomic indicators, technical patterns, and historical volatility metrics.

As of this writing, our projections have proven accurate. Over the trailing four-week period, our recommended positions in precious metals have appreciated by approximately 14%, delivering strong, risk-adjusted returns in line with our initial forecasts. This performance underscores the efficacy of our data-driven methodology in capturing timely market opportunities.

In the current global economic climate—characterized by slowing growth, persistent inflationary pressures, and uneven corporate earnings—traditional asset classes have exhibited increased fragility. However, our ongoing research affirms that strategic allocations to gold, silver, and Bitcoin, complemented by a core holding in U.S. equities and major U.S. indices, continue to offer robust diversification benefits and superior return potential.

We remain committed to delivering disciplined, evidence-based investment strategies that prioritize capital preservation and sustainable long-term growth. Our proprietary algorithms will continue to monitor shifting market dynamics, and we will provide timely updates as conditions evolve.

𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 - 𝑨𝑪𝑻 𝑵𝑶𝑾 !!!!

Finally, we kindly encourage you to reach out to us at your earliest convenience to review and refresh your current investment portfolio with our team. This is an opportune moment to realign your holdings and allow us to present you with a curated selection of updated opportunities specifically tailored for the last quarter of 2026. Based on our forward-looking models, we anticipate this period for Gold and Silver to be particularly fruitful, with the potential for healthy, double-digit returns by year-end.*

Kindly note that all investment strategies are customized to your individual risk profile and financial objectives, and our team is readily available to discuss how we can optimize your positioning for the months ahead. We look forward to partnering with you to maximize your portfolio's performance as we close out the year especially in the Gold and Silver lucrative markets.

*𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫: 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬. 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤, 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥.

𝗦𝗮𝗺 𝗞𝗶𝗺𝗮

07/09/2026

GOLD & SILVER
SEPT 7 2026

In the daily chart, XAU/USD trades at $4,401.00, hovering between key moving averages and leaving the near-term bias broadly neutral. Spot gold holds above the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) near $4,247 and the 100-day SMA around $4,350, which together suggest underlying demand on dips, but price has slipped below the 21-day SMA at about $4,463 and remains well under the 200-day SMA near $4,536, indicating that recovery attempts are still capped by medium- and long-term trend barriers. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) around 50 points to balanced momentum, reinforcing the view that the market is consolidating rather than trending decisively.

On the topside, immediate resistance emerges at the 21-day SMA around $4,463, with a stronger cap at the 200-day SMA near $4,536, where sellers could reassert control if price extends higher. On the downside, initial support is seen at the 100-day SMA close to $4,350, ahead of the 50-day SMA near $4,247, and a break below this latter zone would expose a deeper corrective phase, while holding above it would keep the broader consolidation pattern intact.

However, the downside in Gold seems capped by a broadly stable US Dollar (USD), as buyers quickly faded the post-NFP spike amid concerns over rising US government debt and the aggressively hawkish Bank of Japan (BoJ) repricing, which has pushed the Japanese Yen (JPY) firmly higher at the expense of USD/JPY.

USD traders also seem to ignore the latest strikes exchanged between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, as thin trading conditions and Fed expectations ahead of inflation data this week keep them on edge. The US markets are closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day.

Looking ahead, Gold remains vulnerable to renewed USD strength if US-Iran tensions escalate further. Thin market conditions could exaggerate Gold price moves. We remain concerned about the Treasury market…as rising fiscal deficits, massive debt issuance, and heavy corporate borrowing continue to pressure long-term yields... while Treasury Department jawboning has failed to produce the desired decline in rates (at least so far)..........

07/09/2026

Stopping trade with countries that run a trade deficit with the U.S., would trigger a severe economic shock and freeze global supply chains. President Donald Trump has floated these sweeping embargo threats to pressure the Federal Reserve into cutting interest rates, but economists warn the fallout would devastate the domestic and international economy.

Economic and Market Impacts :

Massive Price Spikes: Blocking imports from major trading partners would immediately starve U.S. stores and factories of goods, causing extreme inflation and shortages for consumers.

Severe Recession: Cutting off trade partners with a surplus or deficit would wipe out trillions of dollars in economic activity, leading to mass layoffs and a sharp contraction in U.S. GDP.

Global Retaliation: Affected nations would ban U.S. exports in response, crushing American agriculture, tech, and manufacturing sectors that rely on foreign buyers.

Legal and Practical Hurdles

Authority Limits: While the executive branch can invoke emergency powers like the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) during crises, total commercial embargoes against dozens of nations would face immediate, intense court challenges.

Logistical Impossibility: Modern supply chains interlock deeply. Halting trade entirely with major partners like China, the EU, or neighbors would take months or years to untangle, paralyzing domestic production long before any monetary policy goals are met.

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01/09/2026

GOLD & SILVER
SEPT 1 2026

Gold Price Forecast: Defending $4,400 is critical for XAU/USD buyers

Gold fades Monday’s rebound from eight-day lows, reverting toward $4,400 early Tuesday.

US Dollar bounces sharply amid US-Iran tensions-led risk aversion and hawkish Fed bets.

Gold attacks 21-day SMA near $4,400 after defending it on Monday; RSI still bullish.

SELL GOLD anywhere around $4,450 and above target $4,300 or even $4,270. Then can BUY!! Range should be $4270-4400

The Greenback continues to draw support from increased bets around a September Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike, following Chairman Kevin Warsh’s explicit signal on Friday that rate hikes may be needed to curb inflation.

Markets are pricing in a 66% chance of such a move, up from 41% a week ago, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch Tool.

Additionally, the renewed outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East revives the geopolitical risk premium among traders, underpinning the safe-haven appeal of the USD and acting as a headwind for the Greenback-denominated bullion.

US President Donald Trump threatened further strikes against Iran on Monday after the first exchange of direct attacks in a month, while the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said that a tanker was reportedly ‌struck by three projectiles while sailing out ‌of the ‌Strait of Hormuz,

Gold traders now look forward to a slew of US labor market data slated for release this week for fresh hints on the Fed’s monetary policy outlook.

The key US jobs data releases include ADP Employment Change and US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) due on Wednesday and Friday, respectively.

Meanwhile, the US JOLTS Job Openings Survey and ISM Manufacturing Employment Index, due later on Tuesday, will offer some incentives to Gold traders.

Beyond data, Middle East geopolitical developments will also remain in play.

Analysts at ING highlight that gold is "likely to remain sensitive to incoming US inflation and labour market data," with the near-term outlook still closely tied to the macro data calendar. They note that "central bank buying and geopolitical risks should continue to provide underlying support," but caution that "a stronger Dollar and higher-for-longer rate expectations could limit near-term upside momentum," suggesting that any rallies may struggle to gain sustained traction while US policy remains restrictive.

WHAT IS RESTRICTIVE:
In central banking, restrictive monetary policy (also called "tight" monetary policy) occurs when a central bank raises interest rates to a level that deliberately slows down economic growth.The goal is to cool off an overheating economy and bring down high inflation.
BAD FOR GOLD n SILVER!!!

31/08/2026

GOLD & SILVER
AUG 31 2026

STRATEGY : FOR THE NEXT 96 HOURS SELL GOLD ON ALL RALLIES. ANYTHING AROUND USD4500-4600 MUST SELL TO USD4300 AREAS

Gold drops to nearly two-week low as hawkish Fed bets rise amid oil-driven inflation fears
Gold (XAU/USD) attracts fresh sellers following an intraday uptick to the $4,472 region and drops to a one-and-a-half-week low during the Asian session on Monday. Traders ramped up bets for an interest rate hike in reaction to Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh's remarks on curbing inflationary pressures on Friday, which, in turn, continues to undermine the non-yielding bullion. However, modest US Dollar (USD) weakness helps the precious metal show some resilience below the $4,400 mark and trim a part of its intraday losses.

Friday's break below the 100-period Simple Moving Average (SMA) on the 4-hour chart, for the first time since early August, was seen as a key trigger for bearish traders. Moreover, the commodity is now trading below the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement of the rally from late July lows, validating the near-term negative outlook. Meanwhile, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator remains deeply negative, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits in oversold territory near 25, hinting at persistent downside pressure even if a short-lived corrective bounce cannot be ruled out.

Hence, a subsequent fall towards the next relevant support at the 50.0% retracement near $4,346.16, ahead of the 61.8% level at $4,263.27, looks like a distinct possibility. A break below the latter would expose deeper structural floors at $4,145.27 and $3,994.96. On the topside, immediate resistance is seen at the 38.2% retracement at $4,429.04, followed by the 100-period SMA around $4,475.07 and the 23.6% Fibo. level near $4,531.59, while the cycle high at $4,697.36 marks a more distant barrier for any sustained recovery.

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26/08/2026

Executive Market Insight & Investment Strategy Update

Over the past eight weeks, our analytical models have consistently signaled a bullish outlook for precious metals and select digital assets. Through rigorous algorithmic forecasting and quantitative analysis, we identified an impending upward breakout in gold and silver bullion, concurrent with continued strength in Bitcoin. This projection was grounded in a comprehensive evaluation of macroeconomic indicators, technical patterns, and historical volatility metrics.

As of this writing, our projections have proven accurate. Over the trailing four-week period, our recommended positions in precious metals have appreciated by approximately 14%, delivering strong, risk-adjusted returns in line with our initial forecasts. This performance underscores the efficacy of our data-driven methodology in capturing timely market opportunities.

In the current global economic climate—characterized by slowing growth, persistent inflationary pressures, and uneven corporate earnings—traditional asset classes have exhibited increased fragility. However, our ongoing research affirms that strategic allocations to gold, silver, and Bitcoin, complemented by a core holding in U.S. equities and major U.S. indices, continue to offer robust diversification benefits and superior return potential.

We remain committed to delivering disciplined, evidence-based investment strategies that prioritize capital preservation and sustainable long-term growth. Our proprietary algorithms will continue to monitor shifting market dynamics, and we will provide timely updates as conditions evolve.

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24/08/2026

GOLD
AUG 24 2026

Gold is extending its previous week’s advance into Asia on Monday, refreshing three-month highs above US$4,650 as bulls remain unstoppable amid a slew of US Dollar (USD) negative factors.

Gold cheers geopolitical risks
Gold continues to capitalize on reduced haven demand for the USD as markets cast doubts on the United States (US) economic outlook following the recent surge in Treasury bond yields and the resultant US Treasury’s commitment to buy back more long bonds.

Additionally, the latest tit-for-tat tariff tensions between the US and Canada also weigh negatively on the Greenback.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said early Monday that the country would impose its own retaliatory tariffs beginning on September 8 in retaliation for the US imposing 50% tariffs on some Canadian products on Saturday.

Furthermore, receding bets on a US Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September, following a recent series of dismal US economic data, continue to drag on the buck, while keeping non-yielding assets like Gold underpinned.

Meanwhile, Gold is seeing a revival in its role as a traditional safe-haven asset even as US and Iran tensions drag on. The US threatened Iran with what it called "the greatest financial offensive ever marshalled" as it prepared to roll out economic sanctions that target Iran's trade partners.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed the threat of new US sanctions as a sign of desperation on Sunday, adding that the expected new measures would fail to defeat Tehran.

All that being said, Gold’s next leg north depends on whether the US July core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's speech at the Jackson Hole symposium this week.

20/08/2026

USA DEBT IS USD 40 TRILLION
AUG 20 2026

The United States can reduce its US$40 trillion national debt only through a combination of major spending cuts, tax increases, fast economic growth, and inflation.

Because annual interest payments now exceed US$1 trillion, simple fixes no longer work. Lawmakers face difficult choices.

Cut Government Spending

Reform Entitlements: Adjust programs like Social Security and Medicare, which take up a huge share of the federal budget.

Trim Agencies: Reduce the size of federal workforces and cut funding for defense or foreign aid.

Freeze New Borrowing: Commit to zero new borrowing to stop the debt from growing larger each year.

Raise Tax Revenue

Increase Rates: Raise income taxes on high earners or increase corporate tax rates.

Add New Taxes: Create a national sales tax or a value-added tax (VAT), which the Peter G. Peterson Foundation lists among dozens of deficit-reducing options.

Close Loopholes: Improve tax collection to capture billions in unpaid or hidden taxes.

Grow the Economy

Boost GDP: Expand the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)—the total value of goods and services made in the country—so the debt becomes a smaller percentage of the overall economy.

Encourage Business: Support immigration, entrepreneurship, and new technology like artificial intelligence to increase worker productivity.

Allow Inflation

Inflate the Debt Away: Maintain moderate inflation, which lowers the real value of older fixed-rate debt over time. However, this method hurts everyday consumer purchasing power

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19/08/2026

GOLD
AUG 19 2026

Gold investors await fresh US data and Fed signals
The US economic calendar will not feature any high-impact data releases in the first half of the week. On Wednesday, the Fed will publish the minutes of the July monetary policy meeting. In case the document highlights that policymakers, who voted for a policy hold, keep an open mind about a rate increase in September, the USD could gather strength with the immediate reaction and cause Gold to correct lower. Conversely, the USD could come under pressure and pave the way for a leg higher in Gold if the publication reveals that policymakers see a high bar for a rate hike. Still, the market reaction could remain limited considering that the meeting took place before the July employment report.

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack delivered a distinctly hawkish message earlier in the week, with an FXS Speechtracker score of 8.2/10, notably stronger relative to the historical average of 7.3/10. The repeated call to “raise rates right now,” framed against a stable labor market and broad-based inflation amid recent shocks, underscored a clear preference for tighter policy. Similarly, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee called the labor market "stable, without being good" while stressing that "prices and affordability" and inflation are the biggest problems of the US economy, leaning toward prioritizing price stability over labor-market strength.

On Friday, S&P Global will publish the preliminary Manufacturing and Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data for August. In case either of the headline PMIs unexpectedly drop into contraction territory below 50, the immediate reaction is likely to be USD-negative and help XAU/USD push higher. If headline PMIs remain close to July levels, underlying details of the survey, especially around input inflation, could drive Gold’s performance. Any highlights about companies planning to increase prices in anticipation of persistently high energy costs could revive inflation fears. Even if PMI surveys fail to shift Fed expectations in a significant way, the USD could hold its ground in this scenario and weigh on XAU/USD heading into the weekend.

Analysts at OCBC argue that the recent recovery in gold may be losing momentum, noting that “this lack of follow-through suggests the next leg higher may not be straightforward after the recent recovery.” They acknowledge that “the broader macro backdrop remains more constructive as markets pare back Fed hike expectations,” but caution that “risks of near-term consolidation or a moderate pullback cannot be ruled out.” In their view, “a more sustained move higher may require further easing in US yields and the USD, alongside stronger investment demand such as continued ETF accumulation.”

On a more constructive outlook, TD Securities experts expect Gold to “remain near the upper end of its current trading range, which has shifted meaningfully higher since July,” but caution that “it is still too early to call for a breakout toward $5,000/oz.” At the same time, they highlight that the balance of risks could turn more decisively bullish if price pressures remain contained, noting that “if no new inflation pressures materialize, Gold is off to the races and a 5-handle is a very real possibility.”

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