View: Source The prospect of interest rate cuts this month and through the rest of the year is elevating prices for gold, but silver is also benefiting. The precious/industrial metal crossed the $40 price mark in the first week of September, which it hasn’t done since 2011. Silver is also reaping the benefits of a move into safe haven assets as …
Continue ReadingView: Source According to the Financial Times, the World Gold Council (WGC) is planning to launch gold in digital form. This initiative may create revolutionary changes in the trading, settlement, and collateralization of gold, potentially transforming the $900 billion physical gold market in London. The World Gold Council is an industry organization representing the interests of gold miners. Its CEO, David …
Continue ReadingView: Source Refinery services provider Heraeus says in its latest precious metals appraisal that gold will not be subject to US import tariffs that have been imposed on various countries, and that gold prices are holding steady amid market turbulence globally. The gold price closed the week ended August 15 at $3 343/oz, which marked a 1.5% week-on-week decrease. Heraeus explains …
Continue ReadingView: Source Gold has undeniably been the standout asset class of the year, stealing the spotlight after a string of record highs. Bullion prices have surged 30% YTD to outpace equities and bonds amid a combination of central bank hoarding and a general flight to safety. Despite the precious metal’s glimmering outperformance, investors may be overlooking opportunities among the broader commodities complex. The Bloomberg …
Continue ReadingView: Source Value of gold demand reaches record-high of $132B in Q2 as total demand hits 1,249 tons. Global gold demand expanded by 3% on an annual basis in the second quarter of the year, reaching a record $132 billion in value, according to a report by the World Gold Council (WGC) released on Thursday. The demand amounted to 1,249 tons …
Continue ReadingView: Source Alternative assets have reshaped modern portfolios. Assets under management (AUM) for alternative assets is projected to reach close to $30 trillion by 2029, with private equity projected to double in AUM to $12 trillion by then(1). The premise for an allocation into alternative assets rests upon a few key ideas: Diversification Lower correlations to traditional assets Enhanced returns of …
Continue ReadingView: Source During times of economic uncertainty and geopolitical instability, gold historically performs well. It is viewed as a reliable store of value and offers hedging opportunities. Gold plays a key role in diversification due to its low correlation with other asset classes, which strengthens portfolios, especially during periods of market volatility. Whilst gold has seen an increase of almost 2000% …
Continue ReadingView: Source Platinum saw a 28% price surge in June, marking its strongest monthly gain in decades, driven by supply concerns and investor interest. Palladium jumped 19% amid shifting sentiment and output cuts, though its long-term demand faces pressure from the EV transition. Silver climbed nearly 8%, nearing a 13-year high, while gold remained stable around $3,300 amid Fed uncertainty and …
Continue ReadingView: Source Gold enters the second half of 2025 coming off an exceptionally strong start to the year – up 26% – shaped by a weaker US dollar, persistent geopolitical risk, robust investor demand, and continued central bank purchases, the World Gold Council says in its mid-year outlook report published on Tuesday, July 15. While some of these drivers are expected to persist, the …
Continue ReadingView: Source Gold has held up remarkably well in recent weeks, despite markets regaining some composure and equities moving higher. What’s interesting, RBC says, is the “cognitive dissonance” in markets. Equities are rising, but so are gold allocations. Instead of seeing this as a contradiction, analysts argue that it shows gold working as intended, a strategic hedge, not just a panic …
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