In this episode of The Pod of Gold, Nicholas Frappell, Global Head of Institutional Markets at ABC Refinery, unpacks gold’s explosive surge through US $4,000/oz — a milestone that’s reshaping market sentiment and investor positioning around the world.

Recorded on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, this special short-form episode explores the macro and technical forces behind gold’s breakout and what traders should watch for next.

📈 Frappell also examines:

• Why the US$4,000 mark is a psychological and technical milestone for gold investors
• The macro drivers behind the rally — from fiscal dominance and rising debt pressures to shifting Fed policy
• The impact of the US government shutdown on positioning data and market sentimentWhat to expect when Chinese markets reopen after the holidays
• Point & Figure targets pointing toward near-term resistance at US$4,073–4,172
• Ichimoku Cloud analysis and distant support levels near US$3,671 and US$3,576
• How round-number psychology and short-term volatility could shape the next phase of gold’s run

🕒 Timestamps:

• (00:00) – Introduction
• (00:33) – Gold marches through US$4,000
• (01:22) – The macro backdrop
• (03:38) – Positioning & ETF inflows amid the US government shutdown
• (05:38) – Technical outlook: Short-term risks and what to watch as China reopens
• (06:42) – Point & Figure analysis
• (07:32) – Ichimoku Cloud weekly big picture
• (08:27) – Summary and what’s ahead at IMARC 2025

🔗 More Resources:

• Visit: https://www.abcrefinery.com/podcast
• Follow Nick Frappell: https://twitter.com/nick_frappell
• Follow Shae Russell: https://twitter.com/shaearussell