Analysts Suspect China’s True Gold Reserves Double Official 2,299-Ton Holdings
China’s central bank has officially increased gold reserves for eight straight months to 2,299 metric tons by June 2025, but analysts suspect the real total could exceed 5,000 tons based on unexplained trade flows. China’s accelerated gold buying began after the US froze Russia’s reserves in 2022, highlighting gold’s immunity…
Swiss Gold Transit Jumps to March Highs as UK Vault Holdings Reach 2-Year Peak
Swiss gold exports surged 44% month-over-month in June to the highest level since March, driven by bullion flowing back to UK vaults from the United States. Exports to the UK jumped dramatically to 83.8 metric tons – the highest since August 2019 – as gold that was shipped to the…
High Gold Prices Drive Indian Consumers to ETFs as Physical Demand Plummets
India’s gold market showed mixed signals in June and early July, with prices gaining 0.7% domestically to INR 95,676 per 10g despite seasonal jewelry demand weakness. Investment demand surged dramatically, with gold ETFs recording their highest monthly inflows since January at INR 20.8 billion. The Reserve Bank of India resumed…
Sovereign Investors Abandon Passive Strategies, Embrace Gold Amid US Fiscal Concerns
A major Invesco study reveals central banks are fundamentally reshaping their investment strategies amid growing doubts about US fiscal health. While confidence in the US dollar is declining, no alternative currency can replace it, driving central banks to aggressively increase gold reserves as the ultimate geopolitical hedge. These institutions are…
Gold Gains 0.4% While Traders Assess Mixed Fed Policy Signals
Gold traded modestly higher at $3,351 per ounce as investors weighed conflicting signals about the US economy and Federal Reserve policy direction. Resilient economic data – including the lowest jobless claims since mid-April and advancing June retail sales – eased recession concerns but reduced market expectations for rate cuts, with…
Middle East Tensions Support Gold While Platinum Hits Highest Since 2021
Gold prices held steady around $3,388 per ounce as traders await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and monitor Middle East tensions. While gold remained flat, platinum surged 3.5% to hit a four-year high of $1,307, driven by speculation it could replace expensive gold in Chinese jewelry demand. The Fed…
Gold to Silver Ratio Today: Why Silver May Still Be Undervalued
Silver just surged 16.3% in 3 months—are you too late? The gold to silver ratio today still signals undervaluation. See why silver may have much more room to run—and what savvy investors are watching next.
HSBC Survey: Gold Allocations More Than Double Amid Market Uncertainty
A new HSBC survey reveals a growing appetite among affluent investors for alternative assets — and gold is taking center stage. Over half of respondents said they plan to invest in alternatives like private market funds and hedge funds in the next 12 months, doubling their current exposure. Notably, gold…
Why Are Billionaires Fleeing Stocks and Piling into Gold?
Some of the world’s most successful investors are quietly (but decisively) rebalancing their portfolios. And they’re not just reducing risk — they’re exiting traditional assets and reallocating toward something that’s been considered old-fashioned for decades: gold. Why the sudden pivot? GoldSilver’s Alan Hibbard unpacks this powerful new trend in his…
‘DOGE’ Effect Accelerates As ‘Deep Tristate’ Jobless Claims Hit 4 Year high
‘DOGE’ Effect Accelerates As ‘Deep Tristate’ Jobless Claims Hit 4 Year high The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits for the first time fell last week to 221k – the lowest in 3 months – as this high frequency labor market signal shows no signs of cracking for now. Initial jobless claims have gone […]