On this October 14th, 2025 episode of The Gentle Ledger, markets turn inward as risk gives way to refuge. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq slip, while the Dow holds firm amid renewed trade uncertainty between the U.S. and China. Gold shines at a record $4,179 per ounce, silver follows, and Treasury yields fall as investors seek safety. Oil softens, and Bitcoin retreats below $112,000, echoing the wider risk-off mood. With calm, meditative narration, this episode traces how fear, diplomacy, and resilience intertwined across global markets — a reminder that even in turbulence, there is rhythm in retreat.