Ben Gutteridge - Buzzberg

Date	Ticker	Direction	Thesis	Source
Feb 17, 2026	GOLD	LONG	Gold has been volatile (down $82 recently) but central bank buying remains a structural constant. Despite short-term fluctuations driven by rate cut repricing, the "debt monetization" and "central bank diversification" themes are unchanged. The dip is viewed as technical noise within a structural bull market targeting $5,000+. LONG Gold on dips. High real rates in the US persist longer than expected, increasing the opportunity cost of holding zero-yield assets.	Bloomberg Markets Anthropic’s Pentagon Talks Snag, Pound Falls ...
Feb 17, 2026	UK EQUITIES /EWU	LONG	UK valuations are discounted relative to global peers. The BoE is pivoting to cuts. Lower rates usually support equity valuations. The UK offers "life-like" businesses (Energy, Mining, Tobacco) at a discount, providing a hedge against the high-valuation tech concentration in the US. LONG UK Equities for diversification and value catch-up. The UK economy enters a deep recession rather than a soft landing; political instability returns.	Bloomberg Markets Anthropic’s Pentagon Talks Snag, Pound Falls ...