Gold Returns to London as Tariff Exclusion Normalizes COMEX Premium
Gold held in London vaults increased by 0.6% to 8,536 metric tons in April as bullion flowed back from New York after the Trump administration excluded gold from import tariffs, normalizing the premium of COMEX futures over London spot prices. From December to March, market participants had moved significant gold…
China’s Central Bank Continues Gold Buying Streak But at Declining Pace
China’s central bank (PBoC) has continued its gold buying streak for the sixth consecutive month, adding 70,000 ounces (just over 2 tons) to its reserves in April. However, this represents a declining trend in monthly purchases, down from nearly 3 tons in March, 5 tons in January and February, and…
Gold Rally Continues Amid Global Uncertainties, But Analysts Flag Technical Warning Signs
Gold continues to dominate commodities trading, reaching a peak of $3,500 per ounce in April and currently trading around $3,320. Investors are pouring money into gold-backed ETPs due to uncertainties surrounding Trump’s trade tariffs, economic policies, and global geopolitical risks. While JP Morgan projects gold to exceed $4,000 within a…
Gold Bull Run Hits Speed Bump at $3,435, Key Support Levels to Watch
According to Société Générale’s FX analysts, gold’s recent rally has stalled below the key $3,500 mark, with a lower high forming at $3,435. Technical indicators show weakening momentum, with the daily MACD pulling back from multi-month highs and dipping below its trigger line. This suggests a temporary consolidation phase in…
The Gold Capital of China: Yantai’s Remarkable 39-Year Reign as Top Producer
Yantai, known as the “Hometown of Gold,” has been China’s top gold producer for 39 consecutive years, with its reserves accounting for one-quarter of China’s total. The city is home to 86 gold companies above a designated size, with major corporations like Shandong Gold Group and Shandong Zhaojin Group leading…
Gold Approaches $3,350 as Geopolitical Tensions and Dollar Weakness Provide Support
Gold prices rose over 1% on Friday as the dollar weakened by 0.3%, bringing spot gold to $3,332.88 per ounce and contributing to a nearly 3% weekly gain. The precious metal, which has increased more than 27% since the beginning of the year, found support from ongoing geopolitical tensions—including escalating…
Gold’s Record-Breaking Month: Trading Patterns Reveal Banks Flipping Rather Than Holding
The COMEX May gold contract is showing unprecedented activity, with 6,712 new contracts written since first notice day—far above the historical mean of 1,525 and previous record of 4,150. Cumulative deliveries have reached nearly 16,000 contracts, surpassing the record set by the March contract. However, this activity is primarily driven…
Trade Optimism Boosts Dollar and Pressures Gold Despite Ongoing Geopolitical Conflicts
The dollar strengthened by 0.30% today following President Trump’s announcement of a comprehensive trade deal with the UK, which eased global trade tensions. Supporting this rise were better-than-expected US jobless claims data and increased Q1 unit labor costs. Meanwhile, gold prices fell 0.84% to $3,366.13 per ounce due to reduced…
JPMorgan Strategist Recommends Gold as Buffer Against Growing Geopolitical Uncertainty
In a recent Bloomberg TV interview on ‘The Pulse with Francine Lacqua,’ Grace Peters, global Head of Investment Strategy at JPMorgan Private Bank, advised investors to focus on geographic diversification amid increasing market uncertainty and volatility. She specifically recommended buying Indian, European, and Japanese stocks while adding gold as a…
Precious Metal Fever: How Costco’s Gold Bars Became the Hottest Item in 46 States
Costco has implemented a purchase limit of two gold bars per transaction within a 24-hour period due to overwhelming demand for its 24-karat, one-ounce gold bars. Initially introduced in 2023 at around $1,950-$1,980 per bar, these precious metal products have consistently sold out within hours of restocking. A Bloomberg survey…