The latest declarations from the White House have sent shockwaves through global markets, as President Donald Trump suggests the U.S. could wind down its military campaign against Iran within two to three weeks. However, as domestic petrol prices climb past $4 a gallon and the Strait of Hormuz remains a volatile chokepoint, many are questioning if this mission accomplished narrative is premature. The reality on the ground characterized by a lack of formal negotiations and a mowing the lawn military strategy suggests that ending this conflict will be far more complex than a simple withdrawal. The Stone Age Strategy: Defining the U.S. Military Objective President Trump has pivoted from seeking a diplomatic grand bargain to a strategy of pure attrition. By stating that a deal is no longer necessary, he has redefined success as the degradation of Iran’s capabilities to the point of being put into the Stone Ages.This shift signals an Israelization of American war aims, where the goal is n...
Silver & Gold Price Forecast 2026: February Dip Could Spark Massive Surge to $200+ by May What It Means for Pakistan Investors
Hey Karachi investors! It’s late night here on January 31, 2026 almost 11 PM PKT and if you’re like me, tracking global markets from your laptop in Defence or Clifton, this silver forecast from FXEmpire has got me rethinking my portfolio. Amid Trump’s pick for Fed chair Kevin Warsh shaking things up, silver’s seeing a pullback, but experts say it’s just a pause before a wild rally. AG Thorson, a CMT whiz, predicts a February consolidation setting up parabolic gains into May. With Pakistan’s rupee volatility and our love for precious metals as inflation hedges, this could be huge for local traders. Let’s unpack the key insights. Gold-to-Silver Ratio Signals Long-Term Bull Run The Gold-to-Silver Ratio (GSR) has dipped below its lower boundary for the fourth time since the 1970s, hinting at big moves ahead. Historically, this precedes multi-year tops, but Thorson argues this time’s different due to silver’s 45-year breakout above $50. He sees a secular downtrend pushing GSR towards 20:...