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Metals Surge, Property Warnings & a New Trade Deal

Metals Surge, Property Warnings & a New Trade Deal

Bitesize Business Breakfast Podcast

January 15, 202633m 26s

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Show Notes

15 Jan 2026. Gold, silver and copper have all hit record highs amid geopolitical tensions and growing concerns over threats to US Fed independence. We ask economist Ed Bell what’s driving the rally and how much further it could go. Plus, we revisit Fitch Ratings’ forecast of a Dubai property price correction in late 2025 and 2026 with real estate boss Lewis Allsopp. And the UAE has signed a new trade deal with the Philippines ,we speak to the country’s Trade Commissioner & former Business Council on what it means for businesses, workers and investment flows.

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Topics

property market surgeAllsopp & Allsoppmetals rally - Gold silver and copper - and tin - all hit new highsUAE - one of the world’s biggest physical gold trading centresKSA - benefitting from higher prices of metalVichael Angelo D. Roaring Trade Commissioner for the Philippines in the UAEUAE - Philippines CEPAComprehensive Economic Partnership AgreementPhilippine Business CouncilRepublic of the Philippines