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Central bank gold reserves surge in value, with U.S. holdings reaching $1.44 trillion at $5,500 per ounce.
Gold has surpassed U.S. government bonds in central bank reserves for the first time in at least two decades, according to analysts. The shift underscores gold’s rising role as the primary defensive asset in the global financial system.
Global central banks issued a joint statement backing Fed Chair Jerome Powell and reaffirming support for monetary policy independence.
Gold hit $4,500 today, validating Ed Yardeni’s bullish forecast and pushing Wall Street to raise its long-term outlook for the metal heading into 2026.
Japan may raise interest rates for the first time in 11 months as inflation and wage growth strengthen, signaling a gradual shift away from ultra-loose policy.
Turkey’s central bank lowered its policy rate to 38% – its fourth consecutive cut and below expectations, as policymakers push ahead with easing despite persistent inflation pressures.
European markets slipped on Thursday as the Swiss National Bank kept rates at 0% and investors digested the Federal Reserve’s latest quarter-point cut alongside signals that further easing may prove difficult.
The Federal Reserve is expected to issue a third straight rate cut while warning that further easing may be limited, as officials remain split over slowing job growth and stubborn inflation.
The Bank for International Settlements says gold’s 60% surge alongside record-setting equities marks an unusual pattern that may signal speculative excess across major markets.
A Goldman Sachs survey shows over 70% of institutional investors expect gold to rise further, with many forecasting a move toward $5,000 by 2026.
Deutsche Bank increased its 2026 gold price forecast to $4,450 per ounce, citing stronger investor flows and persistent central-bank buying that continue to tighten supply.
The Bank of Japan revives hawkish signals and prepares markets for a possible December rate hike as a weak yen and easing political resistance sharpen focus on inflation.
The Czech National Bank launches a $1 million blockchain-asset pilot to test Bitcoin, stablecoins and tokenised deposits, preparing for future tokenisation of assets.
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 bullion markets.
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 profit-taking, even as global central-bank buying supports the metal.