Gold Trades Sideways as Markets Eye Ukraine Peace Talks and Fed Policy Signals
Gold prices are holding steady around $3,320-$3,350 per ounce as investors await two key developments: US-led diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war and the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium starting Friday. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s keynote speech is expected to provide hints about potential interest rate cuts in September,…
Why Gold Is Surging Amid Doubts About the Dollar
Throughout history, the dominant world currency has belonged to the leading global power — Rome, Britain, and now the U.S. Since breaking from gold in 1971, the U.S. dollar has remained unrivaled thanks to America’s financial depth, military strength, and global trade role. But growing distrust in U.S. policy, coupled…
Tabula’s ‘Mine-to-Vault’ Gold ETC Collapses After Mass Redemptions
The SMO Physical Gold ETC (BARS), marketed by Tabula and managed by Zipa Investment Management, has collapsed from over $1 billion to just $5.6 million in assets after abrupt redemptions this month. The ESG-linked gold fund initially attracted strong interest with its “responsibly sourced” pitch, but the sudden exodus—potentially tied…
Gold Bull Market 2025: Why History Points to Huge Upside
Gold is making headlines again. Prices have surged to all-time highs, yet if history is any guide, this bull market may be far from over. In fact, comparing today’s gold rally to the explosive run of the 1970s suggests we could still be in the early innings of a powerful…
Gold Shines Brightest in 2025, UBS Sees More Gains Ahead
Gold has outshined every major asset in 2025, climbing 28% so far and reaching $3,337 per ounce in mid-August. UBS forecasts the metal to hit $3,500 by December and keep rising into 2026. Driving factors include central banks’ steady buying, the strongest ETF inflows since 2010, and rising global demand—the…
The Case for a 10% Gold Allocation in Tough Times
Gold is often dismissed as outdated, but the numbers tell another story. Adding just 10% gold to an equity-heavy portfolio barely reduced returns yet significantly cut risk and improved downside protection. In nearly every major downturn over the past decade, gold buffered losses—helping investors stay the course when markets were…
Goldman Sachs: Gold Trades Like Manhattan Real Estate, Not Oil
Goldman Sachs analysts argue that gold acts more like Manhattan real estate than oil. The reason: gold isn’t consumed like other commodities; it’s accumulated and passed between owners. With nearly 220,000 metric tons still in existence and annual supply adding just 1%, prices are determined by buyers’ willingness to hold….
Trafigura Expands Into Gold and Silver as Prices Surge
Commodity giant Trafigura is expanding into gold and silver trading, hiring three experienced traders from MKS Pamp and OCIM to strengthen its presence in the sector. The new desk will handle doré, semi-processed bars refined into bullion, and could eventually push Trafigura into the bullion market traditionally dominated by major…
Malaysia Leads Growth in Shariah-Compliant Gold Investing
Shariah-compliant gold investing is on the rise, particularly in Malaysia, as Islamic investors seek alternatives to cash and interest-bearing products. Recent initiatives include a new 20-tonne secure vault, halal gold-backed ETFs, and bank-led digital gold savings products. With global Islamic finance projected to hit $7.5 trillion by 2028, gold’s non-interest-bearing…
Gold Demand Surge Prompts UBS to Lift Price Target to $3,600/oz
UBS boosted its gold price target by $100 to $3,600/oz for March 2026, with further upside to $3,700/oz by June. The bank points to sticky U.S. inflation, Fed policy easing, and ongoing dollar weakness as major supports for gold. UBS also highlights strong investment flows, with ETF demand forecast to…