Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, praised Kevin Warsh's nomination as Fed Chair, calling it a "great choice" 🌟. Dalio highlighted Warsh's experience at the Fed during the 2008 financial crisis and his understanding of the risks of both tight and easy monetary policy. Warsh's nomination signals a potentially balanced approach to monetary policy, considering both inflation control and economic growth. $BULLA $CYS $ZORA
Gold and silver's recent crash highlights their vulnerability to market emotions and changing expectations. A stronger US dollar and higher real interest rates made them less attractive, while the Fed's aggressive stance sparked a rush to exit long positions. This serves as a reminder that even "safe" assets can be volatile in the short term.$XAG $PAXG $BULLA
China's buying spree of gold and silver is a notable move, indicating their confidence in precious metals as a safe-haven asset. Their aggressive accumulation could signal a potential rebound or preparation for currency fluctuations. The move might lead to a supply squeeze, impacting global markets .
The BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) are exploring a digital currency to reduce reliance on the US dollar, aiming to increase financial autonomy and decrease vulnerability to US sanctions. This move could reshape global trade, potentially weakening the dollar's dominance. The proposed BRICS digital currency would facilitate cross-border transactions, promote economic integration, and might encourage other countries to adopt alternative currencies. $BULLA $ZORA $CYS
Bitcoin is gaining attention at Davos 2026 as a potential "anti-dollar" hedge, with its decentralized nature and fixed supply making it an attractive asset in uncertain times. Analysts see it as a strategic tool for managing tail risk, particularly in scenarios involving currency volatility or geopolitical disruption. The US government's plan to create a strategic bitcoin reserve has sparked debate, with some worrying it could lead to centralization and undermine Bitcoin's original decentralized philosophy. $BTC $BULLA
Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust in Chicago became the first US bank to fail in 2026, with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation closing it due to unsafe and unsound conditions. First Independence Bank assumed substantially all deposits ($212.1 million) and purchased $251 million of assets. The FDIC estimates the failure will cost its Deposit Insurance Fund $19.7 million. Customers won't lose money, and banking services will resume at the reopened branch on February 2, 2026. $BULLA
US President Donald Trump claims India will buy Venezuelan oil instead of Iranian crude, citing a "concept of a deal" made with India. This move is part of the US strategy to reduce Iran's oil revenues and pressure India to cut its Russian oil imports. India had been a major buyer of Iranian oil until 2019 but has since increased purchases from Russia. The US has imposed tariffs on India for buying Russian oil and is now offering Venezuelan oil as an alternative. $BULLA
Crypto markets are on high alert as liquidity signals flash warning signs. The gold and silver price gaps between Mumbai/NYC and Hong Kong/London are unusually wide, indicating a breakdown in liquidity. This could lead to forced deleveraging, hitting high-beta assets like crypto hard. Expect volatility and potential crashes if these spreads don't normalize, especially on Monday's market open. $BULLA $XAU
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any US attack would spark a "regional war" in the Middle East, amid escalating tensions between the two countries. Khamenei stated that Iran won't initiate aggression but will respond forcefully if attacked. $BULLA