Early 2026 predictions flagged severe economic turbulence driven by planetary alignments. Anand warned of a turbulent financial window from November 2025 through March 2026, characterized by supply chain disruptions, market volatility, and an unprecedented surge in the value of precious metals.

As the expanding West Asian conflict choked key shipping lanes, manufacturing slumped, and the resulting capital flight drove gold prices to record-breaking highs, surging past Rs 1.23 lakh per 10 grams in the Indian market.