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$603 Million Left the World's Biggest Gold ETF This Week. Almost None of It Actually Left Gold
$603 Million Left the World's Biggest Gold ETF This Week. Almost None of It Actually Left Gold
A headline US$603 million left the world's biggest gold ETF this week, but almost none of it actually left gold. Here is why single fund outflow numbers rarely tell the... Read more...
Oil Prices Have Fallen for Three Days Straight. Here's Why That's Good News for Gold Right Now
Oil Prices Have Fallen for Three Days Straight. Here's Why That's Good News for Gold Right Now
As oil prices fall and US Treasury yields ease from multi-year highs, gold receives a welcome boost. Here is a look at the market dynamics behind the recent trend shift. Read more...
Silver Just Confirmed Its Fifth Straight Annual Supply Deficit. Here's Why It's Worth Knowing About
Silver Just Confirmed Its Fifth Straight Annual Supply Deficit. Here's Why It's Worth Knowing About
The Silver Institute has confirmed a fifth consecutive annual supply deficit through 2025. Discover how physical scarcity in silver and shifts in the gold-to-silver ratio reflect broader trends shaping the... Read more...
Hot Inflation Data Just Pushed Fed Rate Hike Odds to 60% Ahead of Next Week's Big Meeting
Hot Inflation Data Just Pushed Fed Rate Hike Odds to 60% Ahead of Next Week's Big Meeting
August's producer price index came in hotter than expected, driving Federal Reserve rate hike odds to 60% ahead of the September meeting. Although headline and core numbers showed diverging signals,... Read more...
Gold Fell, Then Bounced Back Within 48 Hours. Here's What Actually Changed
Gold Fell, Then Bounced Back Within 48 Hours. Here's What Actually Changed
Gold prices experienced a rapid shift this week, dipping below $4,400 before rebounding within 48 hours. Explore how oil price spikes, central bank rate hike expectations, and US dollar fluctuations... Read more...
Last Month a Weak Jobs Report Sent Gold Soaring. This Month a Strong One Did the Opposite
Last Month a Weak Jobs Report Sent Gold Soaring. This Month a Strong One Did the Opposite
A comparison of recent US nonfarm payroll reports reveals how economic data and Fed interest rate expectations drive gold price swings, highlighting why market volatility occurs and how buyers can... Read more...
Despite This Year's Rally, Gold Is Still Losing to Stocks in 2026. Here's What That Actually Tells You
Despite This Year's Rally, Gold Is Still Losing to Stocks in 2026. Here's What That Actually Tells You
It's easy to assume that because gold headlines have been everywhere this year, gold must be the year's standout investment across the board. The actual numbers tell a more nuanced... Read more...
Gold Fell Sharply After a Speech That Announced No New Policy. Here's Why That Makes Sense
Gold Fell Sharply After a Speech That Announced No New Policy. Here's Why That Makes Sense
Gold prices slipped 3% following Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech. Discover the role of tone and messaging in market fluctuations and what it means for investors. Read more...
Gold Just Posted One of Its Biggest Monthly Gains This Century
Gold Just Posted One of Its Biggest Monthly Gains This Century
Gold has experienced a historic 13% surge this August, driven by bond market interventions and geopolitical tensions. We analyze what this sustained rally means for your upcoming jewellery purchases. Read more...
Why a Gold Bar and a Gold Ring of the Same Weight Don't Cost the Same in Singapore
Why a Gold Bar and a Gold Ring of the Same Weight Don't Cost the Same in Singapore
Ever noticed that a gold ring costs more than a gold bar of the same weight? Learn how Singapore's tax regulations distinguish between investment-grade bullion and jewellery pricing. Read more...
Gold Just Notched It’s Third Straight Weekly Gain, Hitting Its Highest Level Since May
Gold Just Notched It’s Third Straight Weekly Gain, Hitting Its Highest Level Since May
The steady three-week climb in gold prices isn't just a coincidence. Understand the fiscal concerns and geopolitical pressures fueling this rally, and what they mean for your next jewelry purchase. Read more...
South Korea Just Ended a 13-Year Pause on Buying Gold — Here's Why That's Notable
South Korea Just Ended a 13-Year Pause on Buying Gold — Here's Why That's Notable
The Bank of Korea has officially ended a 13-year pause on gold purchases, signaling a major shift in how major economies are viewing gold reserves. Explore the implications for long-term... Read more...