Gold
China’s central bank adds gold for 18th straight month
The addition of 260,000 ounces is the largest single-month increase since January 2025
AI boom, oil’s ‘peace premium,’ and the Fed’s sticky inflation dilemma
AI rally: bubble or real earnings? We debate inflation's grip and future rates amid spiking oil and a tumbling Yen. Also, are South Korea and Taiwan the new tech leaders?
Why gold’s price is well-supported and holds more upside
Investors are increasingly open to the idea of adding the precious metal as a risk diversifier to their portfolios
Gold rises as buying interest counters concern over Strait of Hormuz clash
Higher rates and a stronger US currency are negative for bullion as it pays no interest and is priced in the greenback
Gold steady as US-Iran clashes dim truce prospects in Middle East
Higher rates and a stronger US currency are negative for bullion as it pays no interest and is priced in the greenback
Gold rises as Trump touts progress with Iran and dollar falls
Bullion has fallen more than 12% since the war began in late February
Gold rebounds from over one-month low but inflation fears cap gains
Meanwhile, higher crude oil prices can stoke inflation, increasing the likelihood of higher interest rates
Australia’s Regis to take over Vault, creating A$10.7 billion gold producer
The combination would create a miner with production of 700,000 ounces of gold a year
Gold steady with focus on US Hormuz plan and Iran peace talks
The conflict has kept energy prices elevated, dimming hopes for interest-rate cuts by central banks, a negative for non-yielding bullion
Gold heads for weekly loss on oil-driven inflation concerns
GOLD was steady in thin trading on Friday, but was on course for a weekly decline as higher oil prices fuelled inflation worries and expectations of higher-for-longer interest rates.
