In this episode, we recorded live at the Australian Gold Conference, Gold rallies but Managed Money isn't bullish, yet there's plenty of upside ahead for the yellow metal. Don't be too bearish on China just yet, the trade looks crowded and could s…
In this episode, we welcome special guest Jordan Eliseo, General Manager of ABC Bullion Australia to discuss the best gold event of 2023, what caused the gold price to pop higher and the technical indicators pointing to an uptrend in gold. Plus, …
In this episode, we discuss gold’s moves ahead of The Fed's July meeting, ANZ Bank's forecast on the Silver market entering a period of tightness unseen for decades, and key targets to watch for the Aussie dollar. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00…
In this episode, we discuss gold’s recent dip to US$1,923, how investor interest is neither bullish nor bearish and we take a deep look at past exits from yield curve control and what pitfalls the Bank of Japan may face if they try to normalise po…
In this episode The Federal Reserve Bank pauses but assures the market there’s more hikes to come, the Aussie dollar hits its stride but does it have staying payer? Silver’s price moves remain tied to China’s slow moving economy and we have some v…
In this episode we look at the reason’s behind gold’s pivot from 2075 back into the 1940s, how the markets appear to be pricing in a smooth debt ceiling negotiating, and what’s causing the Aussie dollar to fall. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:4…
Nick Frappell, Global Head Institutional Markets, ABC Refinery Good day and welcome to the May monthly report, looking at gold, silver, the Dollar Index and the AUD via a more or less technical lens. As always, The Pod of Gold podcast with Shae R…
In this episode we look at the ‘powerful macro themes and powerful macro risks’ providing support for gold, how US loan officers are tightening lending conditions in spite of some quantitative easing attempts and why gold could reach US$2,500. Ti…
In this episode we look at what is keeping gold at US$2,000 per ounce and how big bar demand is increasing despite the elevated price. We discuss managed money’s pivot into gold, how silver’s is riding both gold and copper’s coattails, and why the…
Nick Frappell, Global Head Institutional Markets, ABC Refinery Good day and welcome to the (end of) March monthly report, looking at gold, silver, the Dollar Index and the AUD via a more or less technical lens. As always, The Pod of Gold podcast wi…
In this episode we analyse why gold has fallen back from its peak despite recent US banks collapsing, we look at the reasons behind the Fed rate hike and why banks will be forced to raise rates, leading to more pressure this tightening cycle. Tim…
In this episode of The Pod of Gold, Nick Frappell & Shae Russell look at the upcoming FOMC in March and discuss the mismatch between narrative and the futures market when it comes to what the Fed will do next. Nick dissects China’s recent Nat…
Can gold stay above US$1,800? In this episode of The Pod of Gold, Nick Frappell & Shae Russell discuss how the potential Fed pivot fed a short covering rally in gold, why the performance of the Australian dollar hinges on China’s economic reope…
Nick Frappell, Global Head Institutional Markets, ABC Refinery Good day and welcome to the November monthly report, looking at gold, silver, the Dollar Index and the AUD via a more or less technical lens. As always, The Pod of Gold podcast with Sha…
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Nick Frappell Global Head Institutional Markets, ABC Refinery 28 September 2022 Dear reader, Good day and welcome to the September monthly report, looking at gold, silver, the Dollar Index and the AUD via a more or less technical lens. As alwa…
Ahead of this year’s Diggers and Dealers Conference, click here for Nick Frappell's profile in the latest Gold Mining Journal on ABC Refinery’s Nicholas Frappell. Nicholas gives a rare insight into the world’s gold market, and how Australia’s gold…
In this episode of The Pod of Gold, Nick Frappell and Shae Russell discuss the impact dollar strength is having on gold and the increasing yield gap between the US dollar and major currencies. Finally, we ask, is there scope in the system for a s…
In this episode of The Pod of Gold, Recorded at the Australian Gold Conference on 14th June, in this episode of The Pod of Gold, Nick Frappell & Shae Russell start with ‘the market that matters the most’, the Fed’s 75 basis point increase, d…
In this episode of The Pod of Gold, Nick Frappell & Shae Russell discuss how the US dollar may be nearing the peak of its 39-month cycle, why Russia’s war on Ukraine increased inflation risks and what these mean for spot gold.
In this episode of The Pod of Gold, Nick Frappell & Shae Russell discuss managed money’s increased short position for gold and silver’s recent bounce. Nick delves into Russia’s recent monetary theatre, then takes a deep look at the bullish p…
In this episode of The Pod of Gold, Nick Frappell & Shae Russell discuss the muted moves in spot gold and how support for the yellow metal is inching higher. Nick takes a deeper look at the dollar cost of China’s relentless pursuit of Covid …
In this episode of The Pod of Gold, Nick Frappell & Shae Russell look at how Managed Money has reduced their exposure to gold for the third week in a row, why the Fed’s terminal limit is higher than we think, and what the synchronised slowdo…
Huge events since the last report of course with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine generating huge repercussions through a variety of channels, some as yet unknown, but principally via shortages in the energy, certain metals and agricultural space. Gold…
The USD continues its powerful rally. Why? The yield gap between the Dollar and its major trading pairs continues to dominate. The ECB is also not only slow to tighten, but the Eurozone also faces serious trade balance issues that arise directly fro…
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