Macro Pilgrim’s Ledger: Weekly Global Market & Geopolitical Analysis

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Markets finished the week lower and more volatile, with risk sentiment deteriorating as investors navigated a combination of geopolitical tension, uneven earnings reactions, and uncertainty around global trade dynamics.

Equity indices struggled to find direction, leadership rotated defensively, and intraday swings increased across asset classes, reinforcing a cautious tone into the weekly close.

The most notable developments occurred outside equities. Gold and silver posted outsized gains, pushing to multi-year highs as demand for defensive assets accelerated amid heightened macro and geopolitical stress. The moves were decisive rather than incremental, standing out even against a backdrop of broader cross-market volatility and reinforcing the bid for traditional safe havens.

Overall, the week was characterized less by trend and more by positioning and protection, as markets reacted sharply to headlines but failed to establish sustained momentum in either direction.

“Markets are a reflection not only of economic reality but of political confidence. When confidence erodes, prices adjust faster than policies.” George Soros