Accumulating Macro Fragility: Supply Chain Disruption and Liquidity Crunch
In its latest market observation, Metrics Ventures highlights that global supply chain disruptions have been intensifying since 2022, leading to a notable decline in economic resilience across Japan, South Korea, and Europe. Policy autonomy in these regions has also been undermined. The emergence of liquidity crunch indicators, a strengthening US dollar, and shifts in Treasury yield spreads collectively point to an accumulation of systemic risk.
Non-Ferrous Metals: Near-Term Suppression, Long-Term Opportunity
The report notes that non-ferrous metals (including gold, silver, copper, etc.) face short-term price suppression. However, once macro risks dissipate, medium-to-long-term opportunities in this sector remain attractive.
Bitcoin Under Dual Pressure: MSTR Unwinding and Macro Turmoil
On the cryptocurrency front, Bitcoin is facing pressure from MicroStrategy's (MSTR) potential holdings unwinding, coupled with broad macro volatility. This combination forces a re-evaluation of Bitcoin's market positioning. Investors should remain cautious about near-term swings while monitoring Bitcoin's evolving role within risk assets.