Swiss Asia Capital's Kiener on Gold, Oil, Iron Ore

The video discusses the current state of the gold market, highlighting a 19% increase after a long consolidation period. It examines the impact of negative yielding government debt and central bank activities in East Asia on gold prices. The discussion shifts to the oil market, noting OPEC's reduced influence due to increased trade with Asia and the changing currency dynamics. Finally, the video analyzes the iron ore and steel markets, emphasizing strong demand in Asia, supply constraints, and the impact of US tariffs on steel imports.

What has been the recent trend in the gold market?

• Gold prices have decreased by 19%

• Gold prices have increased by 19%

• Gold prices have fluctuated without a clear trend

• Gold prices have remained stable

What is one reason investors are moving money into gold?

• Decreasing inflation

• Stable stock market

• Negative yielding government debt

• High interest rates

How has the influence of OPEC changed in the global oil market?

• OPEC's influence has increased

• OPEC's influence has remained the same

• OPEC's influence has decreased

• OPEC has no influence

What currency is increasingly used in oil transactions instead of U.S. dollars?

• Euros

• Yen

• Yuan

• Pounds

What is a significant factor affecting the iron ore market?

• Stable production levels

• Abundant supply of iron ore

• U.S. tariffs on Asian steel

• Decreasing demand for steel

What is the current state of iron ore inventories?

• High and increasing

• Irrelevant to market dynamics

• Stable

• Low and decreasing

What is a key characteristic of the current commodity market?

• Stable investment across sectors

• Underinvestment in some sectors

• Overinvestment in all sectors

• Decreasing prices for all commodities