Study: Tiny Fraction of IMF Gold Could Wipe Out Debt for Dozens of Countries
A new study suggests the IMF should sell 4% of its gold reserves to provide $9.52 billion in debt relief for 86 low-income countries affected by climate disasters. This would expand the IMF’s Catastrophe Containment Relief Trust, which currently has limited funding and eligibility. The proposal aims to address the growing burden of IMF loan […]
UBS Sets $2,900/oz Gold Target, Advises Buying on Dips
UBS remains bullish on gold, advising investors to buy on dips around $2,600/oz with a $2,900/oz target over the next 12 months. The bank emphasizes gold’s enduring value as a hedge against economic uncertainties and recommends a 5% allocation in balanced portfolios, citing factors such as central bank demand, potential US fiscal deficits, and ongoing […]
WGC: Unearthed: Gold responds to the Fed's rate cut, US election and China stimulus
Gold prices are responding to a perfect storm of economic and political factors. The Fed’s recent rate cut to 4.5%-4.75%, Trump’s election victory, and China’s economic stimulus measures are all influencing the precious metal’s value. In this episode of Unearthed, hosts John Reade and Joe Cavatoni discuss the latest news and events and how they […]
Gold Steadies at $2,600 Level as Markets Digest US Inflation Figures
Gold prices have stabilized around $2,600 after finding support at a major trendline, halting a short-term downtrend. The recent US CPI data, which aligned with expectations, had minimal impact on gold prices. The precious metal’s November sell-off was influenced by expectations of elevated US interest rates and significant outflows from Gold ETFs.
Russia's Golden Milestone: Reserves Surpass $200 Billion Mark
Russia’s gold reserves have hit a historic milestone, surpassing $200 billion for the first time. In October, the country’s gold holdings reached $207.7 billion, representing 32.9% of its total international reserves. This marks the highest proportion of gold in Russia’s reserves since November 1999.
Trump Victory Sparks Dollar Rally, Pushing Gold to 7-Week Low
Gold prices have fallen to a seven-week low as the US dollar strengthens following Donald Trump’s election victory. The precious metal has declined about 5.5% since the election, driven by a combination of factors including hedge fund position adjustments, shifting ETF flows, and technical selling. Despite this recent drop, gold remains up over 25% for […]
Record-Breaking Outflows Hit Gold ETFs After Trump's Election
The world’s largest gold-backed ETF, SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), experienced its biggest weekly outflow in over two years following Donald Trump’s election victory. Investors, who had previously sought safety in gold due to election uncertainty, sold their positions to book profits after the definitive outcome. The outflow exceeded $1 billion, while spot gold prices fell […]
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Hedging Against Uncertainty: The Rise of Gold and Silver in Election Year
In his latest analysis, Mike Maharrey contends that the real winners of the 2024 election are gold and silver. He points out that despite changing administrations, trends of expanding government and rising debt persist. Maharrey emphasizes the strong performance of precious metals, with gold setting 39 all-time highs and both gold and silver outpacing major […]
Gold Retreats as Markets Digest Fed Decision and Trump's Economic Vision
Gold prices experienced a volatile week, ending with a decline as investors evaluated the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and Donald Trump’s election victory. The Fed’s 25 basis point rate cut initially boosted gold, but uncertainty about future cuts and expectations of Trump’s economic policies led to a strengthening dollar, putting pressure on the precious […]