China’s Gold Imports Through Hong Kong Drop 64% in October as Demand Softens
China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong fell sharply in October, sliding about 64% from September as softer domestic demand and high global prices curbed buying...
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Gold Slips as U.S. Jobs Surge Weakens Rate-Cut Hopes
Gold prices declined after a stronger-than-expected U.S. labor report and a firmer dollar, which reduced expectations of an imminent interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
Deutsche Bank Makes Gold Trading Comeback, Posts Double-Digit Earnings in Precious-Metals Unit
Deutsche Bank is re-establishing its presence in global precious-metals trading after a hiatus, generating well over $100 million in first-half revenues and signalling a strategic shift...
Gold Gains Modestly After Two-Day Slide as Rate-Cut Odds Shrink
Gold prices edged higher following two consecutive days of losses, as markets trimmed expectations for a near-term U.S. rate cut and investors reassess safe-haven dynamics.
Cocoa Prices Fall Below $5,300 as U.S. Tariff Cut Expectations Ease Supply Pressures
Cocoa futures dropped below $5,300 per ton on ICE for the first time since 2024, pressured by expectations of U.S. tariff cuts and improving West African...
China Offers Gold Custody, Cambodia Signs Up First
China has secured its first foreign partner under its gold-custody scheme, with Cambodia agreeing to store reserves in China as Beijing expands its role in global...
BofA Sees Gold & China Stocks as Smart Hedges in AI Boom
Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett says gold and Chinese equities offer the strongest protection for investors riding the artificial-intelligence boom.
Which Serves as the Better US Dollar Hedge Gold or Bitcoin?
Gold has surged over 50% this year, while Bitcoin is up about 13%, raising questions about which asset truly functions as a hedge against a weakening...
Gold Rally Faces Pressure as Asia Challenges Central-Bank Buying Trend
Gold prices remain elevated after a robust run this year, yet officials at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) say their own heavy holdings may justify...
Gold Price Plunges After Biggest Drop in 12 Years
Gold suffered its worst single-day drop in 12 years, tumbling more than 6% amid profit-taking and a firmer dollar. Still, the long-term outlook remains bullish thanks...
HSBC Expects Gold’s ‘Bull Wave’ to Reach $5,000 an Ounce in 2026
HSBC has joined a growing number of major banks forecasting gold at $5,000 per ounce by 2026, as geopolitical tensions, central bank demand, and policy uncertainty...
Gold’s Market Value Surpasses $30 Trillion for the First Time in History
Gold’s global market capitalization has surpassed $30 trillion for the first time ever, fueled by record prices above $4,280 per ounce and sustained safe-haven demand amid...