What 'Crude Oil Rise' Means For YOU.

Today’s Daily Byte

This week is turning out to be a particularly dull start to the month, marking the third consecutive day where the market seems absolutely confused about its direction. One day, a specific segment moves up, and then the next day, a different segment moves down – a complete chaos in terms of market direction.

However, considering we are currently sitting at a reasonably elevated level, merely maintaining this position is actually quite good.

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Gold: From Fear Trade to Reserve Currency Powerhouse

Traditionally, gold has been viewed as a ‘fear trade’. Investors typically turned to gold during times of geopolitical conflict, economic slowdowns, or market uncertainty.

Gold is evolving beyond just a hedge against fear and is increasingly becoming a key component of central bank reserve strategies.

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Crude Oil’s Stubborn Price: A Hidden Risk to the Global Economy?

The Brent crude oil chart (see the image below) reveals a notable trend. Over the past two decades, prices have consistently returned to a mean of around $67–$68 per barrel.

Despite spikes above $100 in 2008 and drops as low as $15 during crises like COVID-19, the price regularly reverts to this level—an intriguing phenomenon for such a crucial global commodity.

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