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Central bank gold reserves surge in value, with U.S. holdings reaching $1.44 trillion at $5,500 per ounce.
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.
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.
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.