7 Minutes on Markets

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7IM

26 January 2026

8m 10s

Davos drama: Trump, gold, and the global market shake-up

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Ben Kumar and Sam Hannon address the noise in global markets emerging from political events, such as the US's unpredictable moves under Trump and Japan's upcoming snap elections. The rising gold prices serve as a barometer for investor confidence shifting away from traditional US-safe havens.