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 Gold Dragon Daily: Your Essential Private Markets Podcast The only daily podcast delivering twice-daily insights for investors winning the game of passive investing through private markets—whether you're accredited, building toward it, or exploring your first alternative investment. What You Get: Market Pulse (5 AM Daily) - Data-driven updates on US private markets covering energy sector investing, commercial real estate trends, multifamily market analysis, and private credit opportunities. Real-time market updates on natural gas investments, oil and gas private equity, renewable energy infrastructure, and institutional real estate capital flows. Game Theory (5 PM Daily) - Pure nerd entertainment meets strategic wealth building. Explore Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer 40K, and tabletop gaming principles that teach calculated risk-taking, resource management, elite performance, and the adventurer's mindset. This isn't just gaming talk—it's how legendary campaigns reveal the psychology that separates winners from everyone else in investing and life. Perfect For: - Investors seeking private market opportunities (accredited or building toward it) - Fund managers and capital raisers in energy and real estate - Institutional investors allocating to private credit and alternative investments - Sophisticated investors building strategic wealth through passive investing - Entrepreneurs and business leaders exploring private market capital - Gamers, dungeon masters, and tabletop strategists who love D&D, Warhammer 40K, and board games - Anyone who sees the connection between gaming strategy and wealth building Your Host: Justin 2.0, powered by Gold Dragon Investments, delivering institutional-grade market analysis and strategic mindset training twice daily, seven days a week. Daily Dominance: While others publish weekly, Gold Dragon Daily gives you the unfair advantage of consistent, twice-daily content that compounds into total market authority. Morning: private markets data. Evening: nerd wisdom. No fluff, no hype—just pure analysis and strategic mindset training. Subscribe now for 3-5 minute episodes that sharpen your understanding of private markets investing, commercial real estate opportunities, energy sector trends, D&D strategy, Warhammer 40K lore, tabletop gaming insights, and the winning mindset that builds generational wealth. Download "Strategic Wealth: The Hidden Power of Private Market Energy" and join The Gold Dragon Investor Club at GotTheGold.com© 2025 Gold Dragon Investments Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Finance
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  • Market Pulse — Friday: Oil, Gas, Credit, Real Estate & Stocks Week-End Wrap

    Market Pulse — Friday: Oil, Gas, Credit, Real Estate & Stocks Week-End Wrap
    Dec 12 2025
    Welcome to Gold Dragon Daily An AI-powered podcast by Gold Dragon Investments, helping you win the game of passive investing. This is Market Pulse — Friday's Numbers Oil Markets • WTI Crude: $70.08 per barrel (up 0.4%) • Brent: $73.91 (up 0.5%) • WTI-Brent spread: $3.83 • Oil prices gained ground as markets assessed supply dynamics heading into year-end • Despite Friday's gains, crude remains under pressure from oversupply concerns • U.S. production continues at record levels near 13.6 million barrels per day • OPEC Plus maintains production cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day, with next increase delayed until April 2026 • Analysts project WTI will average $65-$70 in 2026, with downward pressure from growing non-OPEC supply Natural Gas Markets • Henry Hub: $4.61 per million British thermal units (up 1.8%) • Prices ticked higher as colder weather forecasts emerged for late December and early January • LNG export demand remains robust, with facilities operating near capacity • Storage levels sit 5% below the five-year average, providing support for prices • EIA projects Henry Hub will average $4.30 overall in winter 2025-26 • Natural gas has pulled back from three-year highs reached earlier this month but remains well-supported by export demand and seasonal factors Credit Markets • SOFR held at 3.93% following Wednesday's Fed rate cut • Federal funds rate now sits at 3.50-3.75%, marking third consecutive cut since September • Fed signaled cautious approach to future cuts, with only one additional reduction expected in 2026 • Credit markets adjusting to new rate environment • Three-month SOFR rate now below ten-year SOFR rate, meaning short-term floating-rate funding is cheaper than long-term fixed-rate funding • Inverted curve suggests markets expect rates to remain lower for longer • Corporate bond issuance remains strong as companies lock in favorable rates • Senior secured loans with SOFR plus 650 basis points and LTV under 65% continue to offer attractive risk-adjusted returns Stock Markets • Stock markets ended the week on a mixed note • S&P 500: closed at 6,051 (down 0.5% for the week, but still up over 27% year-to-date) • Nasdaq Composite: fell 0.7% for the week to 19,926 (pressured by concerns about AI spending following Oracle's disappointing earnings) • Dow Jones Industrial Average: rose 0.3% for the week to 43,828 (supported by industrial and financial stocks) • Oracle's stock plunged over 10% Thursday after reporting weak revenue guidance and increased capital expenditure forecasts • The sell-off sparked broader concerns about AI profitability and sustainability • Nvidia and other AI-related stocks declined in sympathy • Tech sector volatility increased as investors reassessed valuations • Energy stocks outperformed, rising 2.1% for the week on higher oil prices mid-week • Financials gained 1.4%, benefiting from steeper yield curves and strong lending activity Real Estate Markets • Existing home sales data showed continued weakness • November sales fell 4.8% to 4.15 million units • Median home prices rose 4.7% year-over-year to $406,100 • Inventory remains tight at 1.37 million homes, a 3.8-month supply • Mortgage rates held near 6.7%, constraining affordability • Industrial real estate remains strong, driven by e-commerce demand and nearshoring trends • Office vacancy rates hit record highs at 18.7% • Industrial cap rates compressed below 5.5% in key logistics markets Bottom Line • Oil: Target sub-$50 breakevens, hedge floors above $75. WTI up 0.4% to $70.08, Brent up 0.5% to $73.91. U.S. production at record 13.6 million barrels per day. OPEC Plus cuts maintained. Analysts project $65-$70 in 2026. • Gas: Up 1.8% to $4.61. Colder weather forecasts emerging. LNG exports near capacity. Storage 5% below average. EIA projects $4.30 winter average. • Credit: SOFR at 3.93%, federal funds at 3.50-3.75%. Three-month SOFR below ten-year. One additional cut expected in 2026. Senior secured loans attractive at SOFR plus 650, LTV under 65%. • Stocks: S&P 500 at 6,051 (down 0.5% for week, up 27% year-to-date). Nasdaq at 19,926 (down 0.7%). Dow at 43,828 (up 0.3%). Oracle concerns weighed on AI stocks. Energy up 2.1%, financials up 1.4%. • Real Estate: Sales down 4.8% to 4.15 million units. Median price $406,100. Mortgage rates 6.7%. Industrial cap rates below 5.5% in key markets. Visit GotTheGold.com. Stay sharp.
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  • Game Theory — Thursday: This Week's Hottest Gaming News

    Game Theory — Thursday: This Week's Hottest Gaming News
    Dec 12 2025

    Welcome to Gold Dragon Daily
    An AI-powered podcast by Gold Dragon Investments, helping you win the game of passive investing.

    This is Game Theory — This Week's Hottest Gaming News

    Microsoft Xbox Layoffs
    • Major layoffs at Xbox Game Studios affecting Bethesda, 343 Industries, The Coalition
    • Part of broader restructuring following Activision Blizzard acquisition
    • Gaming industry saw over 10,000 layoffs in 2024 alone, trend continuing into 2025
    • Even biggest companies tightening budgets and cutting costs

    PlayStation 5 Pro Details
    • Upgraded GPU: 60 compute units running at 2.35 GHz
    • Approximately 45% faster rendering than base PS5
    • Custom AI accelerator for PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (Sony's answer to NVIDIA DLSS)
    • Expected launch: late 2025, price point around $600
    • Premium product aimed at enthusiasts wanting best performance

    Nintendo Switch Successor
    • Official announcement confirmed for early 2025
    • Release expected late 2025 or early 2026
    • Rumors: backward compatibility with Switch games, upgraded OLED display, improved performance with custom NVIDIA chip
    • One of most anticipated hardware releases in years

    Grand Theft Auto VI
    • First gameplay trailer released
    • Return to Vice City (fictionalized Miami)
    • Dual protagonists: Jason and Lucia
    • Massive open world, dynamic weather systems, next-gen graphics
    • Release: 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, PC release expected later
    • Trailer became most-viewed video game trailer in history within 24 hours

    Counter-Strike 2 Update
    • New map: Anubis
    • Reworked ranking system
    • Balance changes to several weapons
    • Improvements to anti-cheat system
    • Massive success since launch, Valve committed to regular updates
    • Competitive scene thriving, major tournaments scheduled throughout 2025

    Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1
    • Collaboration with Avatar: The Last Airbender
    • Skins for Aang, Katara, Zuko, Toph
    • Themed weapons and map changes
    • Continues to dominate battle royale genre with high-profile collaborations

    Diablo IV Season 3
    • Launches mid-December
    • New endgame activity: the Gauntlet (timed dungeon challenge with leaderboards)
    • Exclusive rewards for top performers
    • Rocky launch but Blizzard addressing player feedback
    • Critical test for game's long-term viability

    Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC Release
    • Coming early 2026
    • Originally PS5 exclusive (launched early 2024)
    • PC version includes all DLC and quality-of-life improvements
    • Praised for storytelling and combat system

    FromSoftware x George R.R. Martin New Project
    • Teaser suggests dark fantasy setting with Soulslike gameplay
    • Separate from Elden Ring
    • Could be spiritual successor to Bloodborne or entirely new IP

    Cyberpunk 2077 Sales Milestone
    • Over 25 million copies sold worldwide
    • One of best-selling RPGs of all time
    • Disastrous 2020 launch redeemed by years of updates and Phantom Liberty expansion
    • CD Projekt Red now focused on The Witcher IV and new Cyberpunk sequel

    Assassin's Creed Shadows Delayed
    • Originally November 2025, now March 2026
    • Set in feudal Japan with dual protagonists (samurai and shinobi)
    • Ubisoft cited need for additional polish and development time

    League of Legends Season 15
    • New champion: Ambessa (Noxian warlord, bruiser playstyle)
    • Reworked ranked system and balance changes
    • Remains one of most-played games in world

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
    • Launches November 2025
    • Campaign set during Cold War
    • Multiplayer with classic maps
    • New Zombies experience
    • Expected to be one of biggest releases of year

    That's Game Theory. Subscribe if you haven't already.

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  • Market Pulse — Thursday: Oil, Gas, Real Estate & Credit Numbers

    Market Pulse — Thursday: Oil, Gas, Real Estate & Credit Numbers
    Dec 11 2025

    Welcome to Gold Dragon Daily
    An AI-powered podcast by Gold Dragon Investments, helping you win the game of passive investing. For more information, visit GotTheGold.com. I'm your host, Justin 2.0.

    This is Market Pulse — Thursday's Numbers

    Oil
    • WTI Crude: $57.65/barrel, down 1.43%
    • Brent Crude: $61.49, down 1.16%
    • Oversupply concerns dominate; prices down 17.66% year over year
    • EIA projects WTI to average $65.32 in 2025, further declines through 2026
    • US producers hedging 800,000 barrels per day in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026
    • IEA projects significant oil supply surplus in 2026

    Gas
    • Henry Hub Natural Gas: $4.53/MMBtu, down 1.42%
    • Milder weather persists; market well supplied with near-record production
    • Ample storage available; LNG export demand remains strong

    Federal Reserve & Credit
    • Fed cut rates 25 basis points to 3.50-3.75%
    • SOFR fell to 3.93% on December 10th
    • 3-month SOFR now below 10-year SOFR—cheaper to fund floating than fixed
    • Fed signals possible pause; only one additional cut expected in 2026

    Stocks
    • S&P 500 down 0.61% to 6,845 points (up 13.11% year over year)
    • Oracle plunged 10% on weak revenue outlook and increased spending
    • AI sector concerns spreading to Nvidia and broader market futures

    Bottom Line
    • Oil: Target sub-$50 breakevens, hedge floors above $75
    • WTI down to $57.65, Brent down 1.16% to $61.49
    • Production forecast: 106.18 million barrels/day in 2025, 107.43 in 2026
    • Global oil demand projected to rise only 830,000 barrels/day in 2025

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    5 mins
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