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US oil has just fallen almost 8% - but Brent crude is still above $100.
Why are the two benchmarks suddenly moving so differently?
And could this give the US economy an advantage while the rest of the world continues to face higher energy costs?
I look at the oil split, inflation, bond yields, the dollar, gold, silver, stocks and Bitcoin in today’s 2% Brief.
▶️ US Oil Just Fell 8% - So Why Is Global Oil Still Above $100?
https://youtu.be/vQVNqx53mCs
If you follow markets, this is one worth watching.
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Bond yields have broken above 5% - and stocks are finally starting to react.
Is this just another short-term wobble, or is the higher cost of money finally becoming a problem for equities?
I look at the 10-year Treasury yield, the Nasdaq, the dollar and what investors should watch next:
Bond Yields Just Broke 5% - Are Stocks Starting to Crack?
https://youtu.be/ccxs_VX3Rfw
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Venezuela owns around $4 billion in gold - but for years it hasn’t been able to freely use it.
This new video goes deeper into the story: why the gold became inaccessible, why it could move from London to New York, and how it might be used as collateral rather than simply sold.
It also raises a wider question about where countries keep their gold reserves.
▶️ Watch here:
https://youtu.be/qbtT19YF5dk
And if you want more gold and silver coverage on the channel, give the video a thumbs up and let me know in the comments.
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NEW VIDEO NOW LIVE
Oil is still above $100 a barrel - but stock markets have refused to crack.
So what happens next?
In this week’s 2% Brief, I look at what moved markets over the past week, why equities are still holding up, and the key risks to watch in the days ahead.
▶️ Watch here:
https://youtu.be/zL8rdre7J-k
1 week ago | [YT] | 1
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The Fed has raised rates again - so what happens to markets now?
I’ve just published a short 2:40 update looking at what higher rates could mean for stocks, bonds, gold, the dollar and oil - and the key things I’m watching next.
Fed Raises Rates - What Happens to Markets Now?
https://youtu.be/SvlE_9aBDV4
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 2
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The Fed is expected to raise rates today - but the bigger risk may be what happens in the bond market afterwards.
If Treasury yields keep rising even after the Fed moves, that could matter far more for stocks, gold, silver and the wider market than the quarter-point increase itself.
In this new video, I look at the key signals to watch once the decision is announced - and whether this is a one-off move or the start of something bigger.
🎥 Watch here:
https://youtu.be/oMyeqpP8C9o
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I’m trying something new with **The 2% Brief**.
The regular weekend market update will continue here as normal.
But I’ve now launched a **new 2% Brief channel** for additional midweek videos focused on markets, macro, bonds, commodities, gold, interest rates and the bigger forces moving investors.
The first video is now live:
**Oil Above $100 Changes Everything - What Markets Are Missing**
https://youtu.be/UD8_HPGH1_I
If this is the kind of analysis you follow me for, I’d really appreciate you taking a look and subscribing to the new channel.
The aim is to see whether a fresh channel can reach a wider audience interested specifically in this kind of market analysis.
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 2
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Oil has pushed higher again this morning, with WTI now above $102 and Brent above $107.
That makes yesterday’s video even more relevant.
I looked at what oil above $100 could mean for inflation, interest rates, bonds, gold and equities - and why this may be more than just another short-term spike.
If you missed it yesterday, take a look:
**Oil Just Broke $100 - What Happens to Markets Now?**
https://youtu.be/BPtZTktPHgc
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Oil has broken $100. Now what?
My latest 2% Brief is live.
With oil above $100, diesel above $6, inflation expectations rising and the Fed meeting this week, markets have a lot to digest.
I look at what this means for stocks, gold, silver, bonds and Bitcoin - and the three things I think matter most from here.
Watch here:
https://youtu.be/BPtZTktPHgc
If you’ve already watched it, let me know in the comments: what worries you most right now - oil, inflation or bond yields?
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Gold miners have surged - but is it too late to buy?
In my latest video, I look at Newmont, Barrick, Agnico Eagle and Kinross, the huge cash flows being generated at current gold prices, and the risks from oil, inflation and the Federal Reserve that could determine what happens next.
If you own gold miners, are considering buying them, or simply prefer physical gold, this one is worth watching.
▶️ Gold Miners Have Exploded - Is It Too Late to Buy?
https://youtu.be/YMSj0luU9pY
What would you rather own here - gold itself or the miners?
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