The Pod of Gold: Subdued Gold and Geopolitical Insights - Preparing for 2025

In this episode of The Pod of Gold, Nicholas Frappell, Global Head of Institutional Markets at ABC Refinery discusses the recent "Trump bump" and gold's subdued trading behavior. Dive into managed money positioning and technical analysis using the Ichimoku Cloud, exploring what the charts indicate for gold's future, including the potential for a move beyond $2,700.

The discussion shifts to the geopolitical landscape, providing unique insights into Middle Eastern tensions and the renewed prominence of the Assad regime in Syria. As the year winds down, we reflect on key takeaways for gold investors, including the dangers of fixation on specific price targets like $3,000 per ounce. 

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Introduction and Overview
• 01:24 – Recap of recent gold moves
• 03:34 – Managed Money Positioning
• 07:17 – Gold Targets
• 08:54 – $3,000 for gold?
• 10:08 – Global tensions on the precious metals price
• 15:28 – Key takeaways