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Press & Media
Regular contributor and quoted analyst in international financial media covering geopolitics, commodities, FX, and macro market strategy.
12+ Media AppearancesOil jumps, gold rallies as Hormuz risk shocks markets and puts inflation back in play
US-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.
UAE: Why more people are buying gold over stocks
In-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.
Regular Market Analysis Contributor
Ongoing 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.
Thought Leadership
Project Juara — White Paper on Asset Tokenization
How asset tokenization is reshaping Malaysia's financial landscape — examining regulatory frameworks, institutional adoption, and the path toward compliant digital asset markets.
Parliamentary Delegation Speaker
March 2025
Presented blockchain regulation frameworks and ASEAN tokenization strategy to a Malaysian Parliamentary working group, proposing approaches that balance innovation with investor protection.