// SENIOR FINANCIAL MARKETS STRATEGIST
Dat Tong
Senior Financial Markets Strategist
Senior Financial Markets Strategist at Exness, the world's #1 CFD broker by trading volume. Investment author on TradingView with 43,000+ followers and 3,200+ published ideas. Fintech founder, multi-asset trader, and frequent commentator in Gulf News, Khaleej Times, and London Business News.
Senior Financial Markets Strategist
Nov 2021 – Present · Malaysia
Investment Author
Oct 2018 – Present · United States
Founder & CEO
Tik Tik
Oct 2018 – Apr 2021 · Vietnam
Cofounder & CFO
Nami Trade Official
Dec 2017 – Sep 2018 · Singapore
Gulf News
Oil jumps, gold rallies as Hormuz risk shocks markets and puts inflation back in play
2 Mar 2026US-Israel-Iran tensions threatening the Strait of Hormuz triggered a 3.2% oil surge and simultaneous gold flight-to-safety bid. Dat Tong cited on how geopolitical risk premiums were being priced into energy and precious metals, and the implications for GCC equity markets.
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UAE: Why more people are buying gold over stocks
2 Oct 2025In-depth analysis of accelerating portfolio rotation from equities to physical gold across UAE and the broader GCC. Gold +47% YTD vs underperforming regional equity indices. Dat Tong explained the macro drivers including elevated real interest rate uncertainty, dollar dynamics, and the cultural affinity for gold as a store of value.
→ Read ArticleLondon Business News
Regular Market Analysis Contributor
1 Jan 2024Ongoing analytical contributor covering forex, commodities, and global macro trends. Topics span oil price dynamics, central bank policy divergence, emerging market currencies, fintech innovation in MENA and Southeast Asia, and geopolitical risk assessment.
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Gold at $3,200: Is the Rally Structural or Speculative?
Gold has broken through the $3,000 psychological barrier. Is this driven by real structural demand or speculative froth? We break down central bank accumulation, de-dollarization, and ETF inflows.
How Multi-Agent AI Is Replacing the Traditional Research Desk
A single AI agent can replace a junior analyst. A network of 20+ specialized agents running in parallel can challenge an entire research department. Here's what that looks like in practice.
USD/MYR: Why the Ringgit Could Surprise in Q2 2026
The Ringgit is underappreciated. With BNM policy above neutral, commodity export tailwinds, and capital flows returning to ASEAN, here's the case for a Q2 surprise.