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Bank of America estimates under-allocated central banks need over 20,000 tonnes of gold to achieve optimal reserve allocation. This massive multi-decade buying potential, led by shortfalls in China, …
This educational guide examines gold's historical role as an inflation hedge. It notes that while gold can help preserve purchasing power over the long term, its price does not move in lockstep with …
CFTC Commitments of Traders data shows gold open interest at 582,664 contracts. Managed money remains heavily net long with 148,982 long versus 9,434 short contracts, despite minor reductions in both…
CFTC data shows non-commercial gold traders expanded their net long positions by adding 522 long contracts and closing 3,314 short positions. Total open interest declined by 3,969 contracts, while co…
UBS advised clients to favor gold over platinum heading into Q4. The bank highlighted weakening platinum fundamentals and shifting supply-demand dynamics, including persistent market surpluses, softe…
UBS notes a potential Fed rate hike could cause a brief knee-jerk pullback in gold, but strong structural drivers like central bank buying and seasonal physical demand will limit declines and keep me…
Gold rebounded slightly as tumbling oil prices eased some inflation concerns, but it remains on track for a weekly loss. Hotter August consumer price data drove market expectations for a Federal Rese…
Gold slipped over 0.8% toward $4,350 as hotter-than-expected US PPI inflation boosted expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike. Annual producer inflation rose to 5.4%, driven by surging …
Global and Indian gold ETF inflows surged in August, with global funds attracting $18 billion—the second-largest monthly inflow on record. Total holdings reached an all-time high of 4,189 tonnes, und…
Gold prices held steady in early Asian trading as investors paused ahead of upcoming U.S. PPI and CPI inflation data. Stronger inflation prints could boost hawkish Federal Reserve expectations and st…
Gold held steady near $4,400 per ounce as investors awaited key US PPI and CPI inflation data. Bullion found support from a weaker dollar and safe-haven demand, though rising US Treasury yields and e…
Global spot gold rebounded over 1% toward $4,400 per ounce as traders awaited US debt buyback announcements and key inflation data. Higher crude oil prices and Middle East tensions have stoked inflat…
Gold futures held steady near $4,401 as rising Treasury yields and surging oil prices offset dollar softness. Traders remain on edge ahead of key U.S. PPI and CPI inflation reports, which will determ…
Newmont reported a 13% year-over-year decline in Q2 gold production to 1.29 million ounces, forecasting reduced 2026 output and higher all-in sustaining costs of $1,680 per ounce. Meanwhile, competit…
Societe Generale highlights that gold signals across positioning, flows, and derivatives remain broadly bullish. The rally has expanded across retail, institutional, and derivatives markets, while up…
Gold slipped toward $4,400 per ounce as robust US nonfarm payrolls bolstered expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September. Rising oil prices following US-Iran tensions added to i…
China is driving sustained global gold demand through record central bank reserves, expanding institutional access, and surge in retail bar and ETF purchases. Hong Kong is also expanding storage capa…
Dan Loeb's Third Point liquidated its $40.87 million gold stake in Q2, prematurely exiting before an August rebound. Despite short-term Fed rate pressure, analysts and investors like Ray Dalio retain…
The Dutch central bank relocated 86 tonnes of gold reserves to London to enhance liquidity and crisis preparedness. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse cited the move's settlement frictions to promote crypt…
Poland and China continued aggressive gold purchases during July dips, offsetting Russian reserve liquidations. World Gold Council data reveals central banks remain net buyers, reinforcing physical d…