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13 April 2026Silver

War, Oil and Uncertainty: Markets at a Crossroads

by Evie Soemardi

Global markets are currently being driven by one dominant force: uncertainty around geopolitical direction.  The 2026 U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict has introduced a level of unpredictability that is now outweighing traditional economic indicators, forcing investors to position around potential outcomes rather than confirmed developments.  At the time of writing, gold trades around AUD $6,719 per ounce, silver […]...

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27 March 2026Silver

When War Reprices Markets: Oil and Bonds Up, Everything Else Down

by Evie Soemardi

Global markets have entered a phase where nearly all asset classes are under pressure, with two notable exceptions: oil and U.S. Treasury yields. Since the escalation of the Iran conflict, capital has been forced to reposition rapidly, producing a divergence rarely seen across financial markets. At the time of writing, gold trades around AUD $6,401 […]...

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Commodities
20 March 2026Silver

Commodities Lead as Markets Fracture

by Evie Soemardi

Global markets in early 2026 have been defined by sharp divergence, elevated volatility, and a clear rotation toward hard assets. What began as a relatively stable opening to the year quickly shifted into a fragmented landscape, with capital fleeing risk and concentrating into select commodities. In local terms, gold currently trades at approximately AUD $6,662, […]...

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War,
13 March 2026Silver

War, Rates, Reality, and Precious Metals Pricing

by Evie Soemardi

Since the outbreak of the 2026 Iran War, precious metals markets have behaved in a way that has surprised many observers. Rather than surging dramatically on geopolitical risk, gold and silver have largely traded sideways, with only brief spikes followed by consolidation. At the time of writing, gold trades around AUD $7,226 per ounce, silver […]...

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War
5 March 2026Silver

War Without a Rally: Understanding the Precious Metals Response

by Evie Soemardi

The escalation of conflict in the Middle East has once again placed global markets on high alert. What began as rising tensions between Israel and Iran has quickly evolved into a broader regional war involving multiple state and non-state actors. Traditionally, such geopolitical instability sends investors rushing toward safe-haven assets like gold and silver. Yet […]...

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Forecasts
19 February 2026Silver

Forecasts and Fire Horses: Navigating Precious Metals Volatility

by Evie Soemardi

Short-term volatility has once again taken centre stage in precious metals markets. After an extraordinary run into January, silver’s sharp correction, gold’s consolidation near recent highs, and renewed currency strength have combined to produce swift price swings in a compressed timeframe. At the time of writing, gold trades at approximately AUD $7,031 per ounce, silver […]...

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