The Pod of Gold

Mar 20 2025 69 ep. 26 mins 12
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Hosts Nick Frappell and Shae Russell interview members of the ABC Refinery team and industry professionals to better understand today’s investing landscape for precious metals. ABC Refinery is Australasia’s pre-eminent independent precious metal assayer, refiner and mint. ABC Refinery is the refining division of Pallion, Australasia’s largest independent precious metal services group of companies.

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Analysing the Fed's Meeting, Gold's Rally Above $3,000, and Managed Money Moves

Mar 20 2025
In this episode of The Pod of Gold, Nicholas Frappell, Global Head of Institutional Markets at ABC Refinery, analyses the Fed's statements after their March meeting and the factors driving the recent surge in gold prices. Recorded on Thursday 20th March, Frappell examines how far above $3,000 per ounce gold can go.Frappell’s analysis delves into what managed money positioning

Gold's Defensive Actions: Managed Money, and the Yellow Metal's Rally.

Mar 02 2025 25 mins  
In this episode of The Pod of Gold, Nicholas Frappell, Global Head of Institutional Markets at ABC Refinery, analyses the factors influencing gold markets, recorded on Friday 28th February.Frappell’s analysis examines what managed money reveals about gold; looks at how much longer gold's rally might last; and discusses the international markets, covering the US Gold Reserve R

Gold’s Record Highs, Trump’s Tariffs, and the Global Market Fallout

Feb 04 2025 13 mins  
In the first episode of The Pod of Gold for 2025, Nicholas Frappell, Global Head of Institutional Markets at ABC Refinery, breaks down a whirlwind start to the year for gold. Just one month into 2025, gold has already hit two record highs, with the latest peak at $2,830 USD. But what’s driving the price action? The big headline is Trump’s new tariffs, imposed on Canada, Mexico

Gold’s Year-End Review: Tariffs, Targets, and Global Shifts

Dec 19 2024 15 mins  
In the final Pod of Gold episode for 2024, Nicholas Frappell, Global Head of Institutional Markets at ABC Refinery, unpacks a tumultuous year for the gold market and provides a look ahead to 2025. Exploring the latest market movements, including the impact of the proposed Trump tariffs on gold and silver imports, recent shifts in gold’s forward curve, and key technical price leve

Subdued Gold and Geopolitical Insights: Preparing for 2025

Dec 06 2024 18 mins  
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 s

Gold's Path Ahead: Expect Volatility, Central Bank Moves, and Election Impacts

Nov 07 2024 24 mins  
In this special episode of The Pod of Gold, recorded live at IMARC Sydney 2024 Nicholas Frappell, Global Head of Institutional Markets at ABC Refinery dives into key predictions, including his previous forecast for gold’s climb to $2,780, which has now come to fruition. Frappell examines new price targets for gold, including technical levels of $2,808 and a more distant possibili

Gold's Wild Ride: U.S. Employment Data, Fed Speculation, and Middle East Tensions

Oct 09 2024 13 mins  
In this episode of The Pod of Gold Nicholas Frappell, Global Head of Institutional Markets at ABC Refinery, breaks down the recent market movements and gold’s volatile reaction to U.S. employment data. Frappell explores how the latest non-farm payroll numbers have sparked speculation around the Fed's next move and what it means for gold prices in the coming months. Also discuss

Gold's Surge, Fed Cuts, and Japan’s Next Move: Navigating US$2,600 and Beyond

Sep 24 2024 33 mins  
In this episode of The Pod of Gold, Nicholas Frappell, Global Head of Institutional Markets at ABC Refinery, breaks down the factors driving gold's remarkable surge past US$2,600. Recorded on Friday, 20th September 2024, Frappell discusses the Federal Reserve’s unexpected 50 basis point rate cut and its impact on the markets, along with the evolving monetary policies from Jap

Gold Breaks $2500: What’s Next? Insights on Rate Expectations, China, and the Aussie Dollar

Aug 22 2024 32 mins  
In this episode of The Pod of Gold, Nicholas Frappell, Global Head of Institutional Markets at ABC Refinery, discusses gold's recent surge past the $2500 mark. Nick explores the factors behind this psychological milestone, including shifts in U.S. rate expectations and the ongoing influence of central bank policies. Nicholas also delves into the impact of China’s economic st

Navigating Market Volatility: Short-Term Downside and Long-Term Upside for Gold

Aug 07 2024 20 mins  
In this episode of The Pod of Gold, host Shae Russell and Nicholas Frappell, Global Head of Institutional Markets at ABC Refinery, delve into the recent market volatility and its impact on gold. They discuss the factors driving recent market events, including significant changes in non-farm payrolls and the Bank of Japan's rate hike. Nicholas provides a detailed analysis of g