Energy Transition | AI | Shifting World Order, Mint Finance

Amrutha Raj

Energy Transition | AI | Shifting World Order

Deep Fundamental Analysis

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Mint Finance's research is centered around three key themes. First, energy transition and climate change. Second, artificial intelligence. Third, shifting world order with its impact across politics and monetary economics.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Gold surged 2.6%, surpassing $3,000/oz for the first time, while silver rose 4.4% to its highest YTD level, both driven by a weaker dollar.</li>
<li>GLD ETF saw a $1.16 billion net inflow, reversing the prior week’s $933 million outflow,while SLV ETF recorded $131.8 million in inflows, up from the previous week’s $85.7 million outflow.</li>
<li>Gold futures ADV rose 25.2% WoW, with open interest up 6.5%, while silver options call OI at key strikes ($34–$35) indicates rising interest in further upside.</li>
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Gold surged 2.6%, surpassing $3,000/oz for the first time, while silver rose 4.4% to its highest YTD level, both driven by a weaker dollar.
GLD ETF saw a $1.16 billion net inflow, reversing the prior week’s $933 million outflow,while SLV ETF recorded $131.8 million in inflows, up from the previous week’s $85.7 million outflow.
Gold futures ADV rose 25.2% WoW, with open interest up 6.5%, while silver options call OI at key strikes ($34–$35) indicates rising interest in further upside.


[Precious Insights 2025/11]: Gold & Silver Surge to New Highs Amid Softer Inflation & Rising Volume

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<li>Gold prices rose 8% YTD, supported by investment demand, central bank buying, and inflation concerns, despite weak jewellery sales.</li>
<li>GLD ETF gained 12.32% YTD, with strong inflows and bullish sentiment, though technical suggest possible short-term pullbacks.</li>
<li>CME gold options show bullish bets above $3,000, but rising put positions indicate some caution in the market.</li>
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Gold prices rose 8% YTD, supported by investment demand, central bank buying, and inflation concerns, despite weak jewellery sales.
GLD ETF gained 12.32% YTD, with strong inflows and bullish sentiment, though technical suggest possible short-term pullbacks.
CME gold options show bullish bets above $3,000, but rising put positions indicate some caution in the market.


[Precious Insights 2025/08] Gold’s Momentum Holds: Driven by Investment & Central Banks

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<li>GLD remains in an uptrend but faces resistance at $250-$252, with support at $242-$245; momentum indicators suggest a cooling-off phase.</li>
<li>Investor sentiment remains bullish despite $801.89M in outflows, with 6.3% of top portfolios adding GLD and strong YTD performance.</li>
<li>CME Gold options market remains bullish, with a 0.63 put-call ratio and strong call open interest at 3000, 3100, and 3250 strike levels, signaling upside expectations.</li>
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GLD remains in an uptrend but faces resistance at $250-$252, with support at $242-$245; momentum indicators suggest a cooling-off phase.
Investor sentiment remains bullish despite $801.89M in outflows, with 6.3% of top portfolios adding GLD and strong YTD performance.
CME Gold options market remains bullish, with a 0.63 put-call ratio and strong call open interest at 3000, 3100, and 3250 strike levels, signaling upside expectations.


[Precious Insights 2025/07] GLD ETF: Uptrend Intact Amid Bullish Sentiment and Seasonal Strength

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<li>SGX IO Futures rose USD 6.75/ton, closing at USD 104.15/ton, driven by strong Chinese economic data and bullish sentiment.</li>
<li>SGX IO Futures Feb contract trades 19.4% below its last 5-year average (USD 128.93/ton).</li>
<li>SGX IO futures typically rise before CNY, tapering off 10 days after. Exceptions include 2024's pre and post CNY decline and extended rallies in 2021 &amp; 2022 before sharp drops.</li>
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SGX IO Futures rose USD 6.75/ton, closing at USD 104.15/ton, driven by strong Chinese economic data and bullish sentiment.
SGX IO Futures Feb contract trades 19.4% below its last 5-year average (USD 128.93/ton).
SGX IO futures typically rise before CNY, tapering off 10 days after. Exceptions include 2024's pre and post CNY decline and extended rallies in 2021 &amp; 2022 before sharp drops.


IO Weekly Technicals Review [2025/03]: Uptrend to Persist

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<li>CME Gold Futures delivered remarkable returns, climbing 13.5% in 2023 and soaring to a record 27% gain in 2024.</li>
<li>Gold serves as a hedge against trust deficits, driven by geopolitical tensions, rising fiscal deficits, and fears of inflation and currency depreciation, making it a reliable refuge during economic uncertainty. </li>
<li>The GLD ETF saw strong inflows in 2025, adding USD 579.22 million to its AUM, reaching USD 76.74 billion, despite some brief outflows post-election.</li>
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CME Gold Futures delivered remarkable returns, climbing 13.5% in 2023 and soaring to a record 27% gain in 2024.
Gold serves as a hedge against trust deficits, driven by geopolitical tensions, rising fiscal deficits, and fears of inflation and currency depreciation, making it a reliable refuge during economic uncertainty. 
The GLD ETF saw strong inflows in 2025, adding USD 579.22 million to its AUM, reaching USD 76.74 billion, despite some brief outflows post-election.


Gold to Shine Bright on Solid Fundamentals, Seasonality & Sentiments

Amrutha Raj
Energy Transition | AI | Shifting World Order
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[Precious Insights 2025/11]: Gold & Silver Surge to New Highs Amid Softer Inflation & Rising Volume

Gold surpassed $3,000/oz, & silver hit YTD highs, driven by softer inflation & a weaker dollar. ETF inflows rebounded, and rising derivatives...

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[Precious Insights 2025/08] Gold’s Momentum Holds: Driven by Investment & Central Banks

Gold’s 2025 rally is driven by strong investment demand, central bank buying, and ETF inflows, outweighing weak jewelry sales.

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[Precious Insights 2025/07] GLD ETF: Uptrend Intact Amid Bullish Sentiment and Seasonal Strength

Exploring gold’s price action, technical indicators, investor positioning, fund flows, and CME derivatives trends to assess momentum, potential...

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IO Weekly Technicals Review [2025/03]: Uptrend to Persist

Exploring the Technical, Sentimental, and Fundamental Drivers Behind SGX IO Futures' Bullish Momentum Ahead of Chinese New Year 2025

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Gold to Shine Bright on Solid Fundamentals, Seasonality & Sentiments

Analyzing the Strong Fundamentals, Geopolitical Influences, and Seasonal Trends That Position Gold for Continued Success in 2025

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