Gold’s Highs Are Sending a Signal

Today’s Daily Byte

Today's trading session was marked by extreme volatility, resembling expiry-day movements. Sharp swings throughout the day—early declines, mid-morning rallies, afternoon dips, and another late recovery attempt—made it challenging for short-term traders to stay profitable.

With such high volatility, it often signals the market's attempt to form a top or a bottom.

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What All-Time Highs in a Bull Rally Can Tell Us About Gold

A key trait of any strong bull rally is repeated all-time highs — and gold is a prime example. As of April 2025, it has already hit 76 new highs, reflecting strong momentum and investor confidence. This pattern holds across stocks, sectors, indices, and commodities. Far from being a warning sign, all-time highs often signal a healthy, sustained uptrend.

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The Momentum Podcast

This episode of THE MOMENTUM PODCAST features Manubhav, a third-generation real estate professional, sharing his unique journey navigating both worlds.

Discover:

✅ FROM PROPERTY TO PORTFOLIO: Manubhav's transition from his family's established real estate business to exploring equity investments.

✅ MARKET WISDOM: His candid experiences with market swings, including COVID-19's impact on his SIPs, and lessons learned from F&O and smallcase.

✅ THE BIG COMPARISON: A fascinating look at real estate vs. equity returns, featuring real-world numbers from his family's 40-year property investment.

✅ UNCOMMON INSIGHTS: Why gold is a family favorite and the surprising state of equity investing in smaller Indian towns.

Are Emerging Markets Ready for the Next Bull Run?

Emerging markets might be nearing a breakout after 17 years of stagnation. The MSCI Emerging Markets ex-China Index has stayed flat since 2007, but global shifts—like the weakening dollar and imbalance between US GDP and market cap—could change that. If this index moves up, it may signal the start of a new bull run in emerging economies.

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